It is important to understand all of the dynamics of your choice of flooring One of the most important feature to consider about wood flooring is the dimensional stability rating of the wood being used Hardness and finish are certainly a consideration in your choice and commonly focused on in sales rooms but their importance is diminished if the floor should failbowing cupping or warpingafter the installation
Teak is one of the most durable timbers in the world On some dry sites it has lasted for more than seven hundred years Because of the natural preservatives present in the heartwood the natural durability is one of the features that makes teak a high quality timber for many applications
Only real teak Tectona Grandis can provide you with the worlds most dimensionally stable flooring Our teak products provide the performance characteristics necessary for use in tropical and other unique climates The inherent structural dimensional stability of teak allows it to be applied to wood sub floors or directly to properly tested and prepared concrete slabs Accords Teak products offer the stability of an engineered wood floor without compromising the integrity and beauty of a solid exotic tropical hardwood
The last decade has seen the construction of engineered flooring in a variety of designs wood types shapes forms and profiles The primary purpose for the development of engineered flooring was to create or duplicate dimensional stability similar to that of teak
The Results
The result is a product of the highest quality and durability designed to enhance the beauty and livability of your home office or business as well as preserve and sustain the earths natural resources
Plantation Grown Teak
Teak is one of the best suited trees for farming Properly managed it can be ready for harvest in as little as 15 years while still providing a home for indigenous flora and fauna In addition due to the short harvest cycle efficient land rotation reduces impact on the environment provides for indefinite land use and provides oxygen for the environment
Because of its consistent growth rates plantation teak is now mature enough for commercial harvest and a new market is developing Teak once considered only for boats or too dark or expensive for residential use is now recognized as a beautiful durable and a perfect alternative to irreplaceable American and Asian hardwoods
Even though consumers are increasingly conscious of environmental issues exotic hardwoods are still seen as prestigious and desirable Teak is the most recognized exotic hardwood in the world By stressing the environmental advantages of FSC certified products consumers can have exotic hardwoods and take care of the environment It s important to yoits important to the environment and it s important to us