Timber species, in depth

Tectona grandis

Burma teak (Tectona grandis) is a premium tropical hardwood from Myanmar, prized for its golden-brown colour, exceptional natural oil content and outstanding resistance to rot, water and insects — the benchmark teak for marine, outdoor and luxury interior work.

Janka: 1,070 lbf

Milicia excelsa

African teak (Milicia excelsa, commonly Iroko) is a durable tropical hardwood from West and Central Africa, widely used as a cost-effective, weather-resistant alternative to genuine teak for outdoor joinery, furniture and structural work.

Janka: 1,260 lbf

Quercus alba

White oak (Quercus alba) is a strong, dense hardwood with a pale tan colour and prominent straight grain. Its closed (tyloses-filled) pores make it water-resistant, so it is favoured for flooring, furniture, cabinetry and cooperage.

Janka: 1,350 lbf

Juglans nigra

American walnut (Juglans nigra) is a premium dark hardwood with rich chocolate-brown heartwood, straight grain and excellent workability — the go-to species for luxury furniture, cabinetry and decorative veneers.

Janka: 1,010 lbf

Fraxinus excelsior

European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is a tough, elastic pale hardwood with a bold straight grain, exceptional shock resistance and excellent steam-bending properties — used for furniture, joinery, tool handles and sports equipment.

Janka: 1,480 lbf

Pinus sylvestris

Sylvester pine (Pinus sylvestris), also called Scots pine or redwood pine, is a versatile, economical softwood with a pale yellow-to-red-brown colour — widely used for construction, furniture frames, mouldings and joinery.

Janka: 540 lbf

Handroanthus spp.

Ipe (Handroanthus spp.) is an extremely dense, hard and durable South American hardwood — one of the toughest decking timbers in the world, with a Class A fire rating and a service life of 25+ years outdoors even without preservatives.

Janka: 3,510 lbf