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Compare woods side by side
Pick the species you're weighing up and compare their hardness, weight, durability and uses — then dive into a full profile or request a quote.
| Property | Burma Teak | African Teak | White Oak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical name | Tectona grandis | Milicia excelsa | Quercus alba |
| Type | Hardwood | Hardwood | Hardwood |
| Janka hardness | 1,070 lbf | 1,260 lbf | 1,350 lbf |
| Dried weight | 655 kg/m³ | 660 kg/m³ | 755 kg/m³ |
| Natural durability | Very high | High | High |
| Origin | Myanmar (Burma) | Cameroon, West & Central Africa | USA, Europe |
| Best uses | Superyacht and boat decking, Premium exterior doors and windows, Luxury flooring | Exterior doors and window frames, Outdoor furniture, Commercial joinery | Engineered and solid flooring, Furniture and cabinetry, Interior joinery and panelling |
| Price tier | Premium | Mid-range | Mid-range |
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All species at a glance
The complete comparison of every wood we supply.
| Property | Burma Teak | African Teak | White Oak | American Walnut | European Ash | Sylvester Pine | Ipe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical name | Tectona grandis | Milicia excelsa | Quercus alba | Juglans nigra | Fraxinus excelsior | Pinus sylvestris | Handroanthus spp. |
| Type | Hardwood | Hardwood | Hardwood | Hardwood | Hardwood | Softwood | Hardwood |
| Janka hardness | 1,070 lbf | 1,260 lbf | 1,350 lbf | 1,010 lbf | 1,480 lbf | 540 lbf | 3,510 lbf |
| Dried weight | 655 kg/m³ | 660 kg/m³ | 755 kg/m³ | 610 kg/m³ | 670 kg/m³ | 550 kg/m³ | 1,050 kg/m³ |
| Natural durability | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Very high |
| Origin | Myanmar (Burma) | Cameroon, West & Central Africa | USA, Europe | USA | France, Germany, Europe | Europe, Russia | South America |
| Best uses | Superyacht and boat decking, Premium exterior doors and windows, Luxury flooring | Exterior doors and window frames, Outdoor furniture, Commercial joinery | Engineered and solid flooring, Furniture and cabinetry, Interior joinery and panelling | Luxury furniture and cabinetry, Decorative veneers, Turned objects and carving | Contemporary furniture, Interior joinery and flooring, Tool handles and sports equipment | Construction and framing, Furniture frames and carcassing, Mouldings and skirting | Exterior decking, Cladding and façades, Boardwalks and high-traffic outdoor surfaces |
| Price tier | Premium | Mid-range | Mid-range | Premium | Mid-range | Economy | Premium |
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