FAQs

How do I take care of teak?
How do I take care of teak?
Teak is extremely durable and doesn't need anything specific to help preserve it. But for personal preferences and aesthetics it may be necessary to clean (generally with soapy water), sand... Read more...
Has your Reclaimed Teak been treated for pests?
Has your Reclaimed Teak been treated for pests?
We fumigate all of our containers to Australian Customs standards but we do not add any extra harmful chemicals to our Teak as it is generally unnecessary and can be... Read more...
What are the pros and cons of each of the finishing options?
What are the pros and cons of each of the finishing options?
Choosing the desired finish is a Raw:Pros: cheaper to buy, lots of natural character, doesn't show scratches easilyCons: stains easier, may not have a uniform colour or match colours of... Read more...
What are your finishing options?
What are your finishing options?
Our finishing options are: Raw, Wax, Oil, Varnish. Read more...
How does teak age over time?
How does teak age over time?
The main issue is direct sunlight but teak is very durable compared to most timber species so even direct sunlight will only really effect the colour of the wood in... Read more...
Benefits of Teak over other species
Benefits of Teak over other species
Teak has a very high natural oil and silica content that makes it extremely pest and rot resistant. Read more...
What are the benefits of Reclaimed Teak?
What are the benefits of Reclaimed Teak?
The main advantage is due to its lower moisture content, reclaimed teak is much less likely to crack, twist or warp compared to plantation teak.It is also more sustainable than... Read more...
What Is Reclaimed Teak?
What Is Reclaimed Teak?
Reclaimed teak is teak from old structures that have been carefully deconstructed and cleaned ready for sale to workshops like ours. Typically these structures were built decades ago from trees... Read more...