Distinguishing the Teak Wood Quality Based on its Grade. Teak Wood Grade A (Class A)
Teak wood grade A is the best quality type of teak wood among other types of teak wood. Grade A wood is located at the core of the teak tree trunk between heartwood and sapwood.
The characteristics of Grade A teak wood
- Densest wood grain,
- The color is more brown,
- Has natural compounds (chemical compounds tektoquinone), a kind of lubricating oil that can protect teak wood from termites and fungal growth.
- In one tree, only 25% of teak wood is included in Grade A
- Grade A teak wood is the most expensive among the others.
Teak Wood Grade B (Class B)
Teak wood grade B is a type of teak wood which is located in the middle of a teak tree trunk and there are some parts of the heart and sapwood taken, this teak wood has medium quality.
Characteristics of Grade B teak wood
- Wood grain is not very irregular,
- The color is almost the same as Grade A Teak wood,
- Has a natural compound of protective oil from termites, rodents and fungi, as found in Grade A Teak wood.
- In one tree trunk there is only 35% of teak wood which is included in Grade B
- The price of Grade B Teak wood is still quite expensive, but it is cheaper when compared to Grade A Teak wood.
Teak Wood Grade C (Class C)
Grade C Teak wood is a type of teak found on the outermost part of the teak tree trunk. Grade C teak has poor quality compared to grade A and grade B teak.
Characteristics of Grade C teak wood
- The brightest wood color is yellowish white,
- Irregular wood grain,
- Less dense wood grain,
- There is no natural lubricating oil such as grade A and grade B teak, so it is very vulnerable to termite and fungal attacks.
- In one tree trunk there are 40% which belong to grade C
- The cheapest price
Distinguishing the Teak Wood Quality Based on its Grade