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Teak Chamble is a famous, premium-grade teak imported from Myanmar (formerly Burma), internationally acclaimed for its exceptional durability, natural oil content, and lasting strength. Although its scientific name is Tectona grandis, it is known worldwide as Burmese Teak.
Its color ranges from deep golden to honey tones, growing richer and deeper with age. The wood is highly durable and naturally water-resistant, as well as resistant to fungus and termites. For these reasons it is widely used in boats, ships, luxury furniture, and outdoor structures.
| Property | Details |
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| Local Name | Teak Chamble (Myanmar Teak) |
| Scientific Name | Tectona grandis (Myanmar origin) |
| Origin | Myanmar (Burma) — especially the natural forests of Sagaing, Mandalay, and Tanintharyi |
| Cultivation / Use in Bangladesh | Does not grow naturally in Bangladesh; imported mainly for premium furniture, boats, flooring, and luxury construction. |
| Color | Deep golden brown to lustrous golden tones; darkens and brightens with age |
| Texture | Fine to medium grain; very smooth, naturally oily, and lustrous |
| Density | About 680–770 kg/m³ (air dry) |
| Janka Hardness | ~ 1,070 – 1,150 lbf (~ 4,750 – 5,100 N) |
| Radial Shrinkage | ~ 2.3 % |
| Tangential Shrinkage | ~ 5.0 % |
| Crushing Strength | ~ 55 – 60 MPa (parallel to grain) |
| Weight | Medium to heavy wood; dense and oily |
| Strength | Very strong, durable, and stable |
| Elasticity | Excellent flexibility and stability |
| Moisture Tolerance | Excellent; natural oils protect the wood from water, moisture, and decay |
| Insect Resistance | Very high; resistant to termites, mold, and fungus |
| Uses | Luxury furniture, yacht and ship building, flooring, premium doors & windows, paneling, outdoor decking |
| Harvesting Age | 40–60 years (natural forest) |
| Price Range | Approx. Tk 5,000 – 12,000 per CFT (depending on grade, import source, and processing) |
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