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Teak is a highly durable and water-resistant hardwood native to Southeast Asia, valued for its strength, natural oils, and rich golden-brown colour. It is often used in outdoor furniture, boat building due to its resistance to decay, insects, and weathering. Teak’s natural oils protect it from rot and give it a smooth, attractive finish. Its longevity and low maintenance make it a popular choice, though it is more expensive than other woods due to its high quality and slow growth.

Teak wood makes up a huge bulk of our products, and we strive for a better cleaner future by using eco-friendly materials. Here at Knocknock, we use both reclaimed teak and plantation teak. Reclaimed teak are teak saved from structures that would have otherwise been demolished. As such, no new trees have been cut down in the making of reclaimed teak furniture.

Reclaimed Teak

So, what is reclaimed teak? Reclaimed teak can be traced back to its roots hundreds of years ago, where it was harvested to build boats, houses or even railway tracks, where they are exposed to both rain and shine. As time passes, the wood develops a patina that can only be created from unrelenting sunlight and precipitation. We choose to keep this patina on our teak furniture, resulting in a more weathered and rustic look with more character. It could even show signs of previous use, like nail holes and patches, which add to its charm. Reclaimed teak is also very stable in its moisture content and holds a high amount of natural oils, keeping it from deforming and decaying.

Plantation Teak

Plantation teak is sustainably grown teak wood cultivated on managed farms, rather than harvested from natural forests. It retains the prized qualities of natural teak, while introducing sustainable harvesting of teak. The controlled environment of plantations also ensures eco-friendly production, supporting reforestation and reducing pressure on endangered teak forests, while maintaining the wood’s premium appeal and longevity.

Pictured below is our harvested teak, and the processing of teak with a kiln. The kiln dries the wood in a controlled environment, allowing us to control the amount of moisture that the wood retains. Only after drying will we craft the wood into furniture.

Craftsmanship

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