Robbins Timber :: Teak Information Guide

Why Choose Teak?
Providing outstanding Beauty, Strength & Durability, Teak is the perfect choice of timber for all types of yacht & boat building. Teak has been the preferred timber for Decks, Rubbing Strakes, Gunwales, Cabins and Internal Joinery such as wash boards trims and furniture for nearly 150 years. Return to Top

Durability
Teak can claim "Durability Class 1", the highest possible. It is extremely resistant to marine borers and is impervious to sea water. A deck laid in Teak is guaranteed to out last any other comparable species available. Return to Top

Colour & Texture
Teak is generally straight grained of medium texture and appears golden brown when first cut darkening with exposure to light & age. Return to Top

The Origin of Teak
Genuine Teak comes mainly from Myanmar (formerly Burma) with limited volumes supplied from Java and Thailand. In more recent times fast grown plantation Teak has been available from places such as Nigeria but the quality is poor and unsuitable for marine applications. Return to Top

Sizes Available
Due mainly to sourcing both square edged boards and whole felled logs Robbins Timber offer the widest range of sizes available anywhere in Europe. Our stocks of logs enable us to offer widths up to 20" and thicknesses ranging from 3/4" - 4", and lengths from 3' to 20'. Return to Top

Classic Decking
There is nothing better than the look of Classic Teak decking and for years Robbins Timber have provided customers with the very best decking grade Teak sourced from selected areas with the best reputation for quality. Available in a wide range of sizes we can provide beautiful decking to your specific requirements. Return to Top

Why Quarter Sawn?
Traditional cutting of sawn logs have almost disappeared and with it, the skill to produce stable boards for decking. Robbins Timber still offer this traditional cutting service which results in a stable timber. Return to Top

Trims & Mouldings
We offer a full machining service for mouldings and trims to complement both decking and joinery projects. Return to Top

Fixing
We are national distributors for both WEST System Epoxy Resins & PURFLEX sealants. Available at all times is full technical support & advise on all our products. Return to Top

Teak Pellets
Cross grained Teak Pellets available in 3/8" & 1/2" diameter (other sizes available to order) add the finishing touch to all your Teak projects. Tapered pellets provide a good colour match and are very easy to fit. Return to Top

Teak Faced Plywood
We have the UK's widest range of Teak plywoods offering Marine grades, Boat building exterior boards, Cabin Sole and our award winning Teak Decking with rubber inlay. Return to Top

Maintaining Teak
We recommend Deks Olje Teak Finish for all exterior applications also provide Danish Oil for interior finishing, and Netrol for restoration work. Return to Top

Teak Veneers
We hold large stocks of decorative and constructional veneers for cold moulding. Click here for our Veneer Prices Page. Return to Top

Deck Caulking
Purflex is the preferred caulking for the professionals and as the UK`s leading distributor we offer exceptional value for money. Click here to view Decking Guides. Return to Top

Environmental
Wood is the most environmentally friendly and durable asset that we have, provided it is handled in the right way. Well managed forests will provide timber in the future and Teak from Myanmar (formerly Burma) has been managed on a strictly sustained yield thanks to the original efforts of a German, Dietrich Brandis, who arrived in the country in 1856. His detailed research provide the government of the day with invaluable information regarding the potential of well maintained forestry practices which are still applied today ensuring future economic stability and continued supply. Return to Top

Affordable Teak
Teak is without doubt the most desirable timber for boat construction and is surprisingly good value for money. With guaranteed durability and a pleasing appearance it is the natural choice. Robbins Timber offer exceptional value for money with a superb range of sizes & profiles. Click here for Teak and Teak Decking Prices. Return to Top