Our Products
Brazilian Teak
- Rated In The Most Durable Category Of All Wood Species Worldwide.
- Brazilian Teak has a very consistent Chestnut/Teak color.
- Brazilian Teak meets Class A Fire Rating requirements.
- Brazilian Teak will span farther than Composite decking products.
- Brazilian Teak is naturally resistant to Marine Borers.
- BRAZILIAN TEAK HARDWOOD DECKING naturally weathers to a beautiful silver-grey patina.
Installation Instructions
Working & Handling Brazilian Teak decking
High Quality Brazilian Teak from Conrad Lumber Company is supplied Kiln Dried. This helps prevent excessive cracking and warping found in air dried hardwood decking.
| Span between joists. Allowable Spans | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nominal size | 100 psf | |
| 1 x 4 & 1 x 6 | 24” | |
| 5/4 x 6 | 32” | |
| 2 x 4 & 2 x 6 | 32” | |
Ventilation: We recommend 1 square foot net free ventilation area per every 20 ft. of deck surface area. This is vital for the long term stability of the deck; this also helps prevent any mold, mildew or fungus from forming underneath the deck.
Gapping: Since Brazilian Teak Decking is supplied Kiln Dried the shrinkage will be low. Minimum gap should be 3/16” with a 1/4” being suggested. A 1/4” gap between boards gives 1 square foot of net free ventilation for every 24 square feet of deck coverage.
Fastening: We recommend using high grade stainless steel or other coated fasteners with 2 screws per joist. Pre-drill screw holes, especially at the ends of the board where splitting is common. Fastener length should be the thickness of the material times 2 1⁄2+.
Cutting: Use carbide saws and high quality drill bits. After each cut and before installation the board must have end seal applied to the end grain of the board. Ask your lumberyard for the product that t hey stock.
Finishing: Before applying any finish first clean and remove any residue from the deck surface. Use a penetrating oil like Penofin or similar for best results. These products help stabilize and keep Brazilian Teak’s color.
We endeavor to give the purchaser accurate and reliable information, but due to the variable of natural products we cannot assume any liability or suitability of the use of Brazilian Teak on any particular application. It is the responsibility of the owner & installer to test and determine the suitability of the use of these products in the final application.
Technical Data
| Green | Dry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bending Strength | 19295 | 27270 | psi |
| Max. Crushing Strength | 27270 | 9029020 | psi |
| Impact Strength | 39 | inches | |
| Stiffness | 2690 | 3030 | 1000 psi |
| Work to Maximum Load | inch-lbs/in3 | ||
| Hardness | 3540v | lbs | |
| Toughness | 265 | inch-lbs | |
| Specific Gravity | 0.86 | 0.9 | |
| Weight | 71 | lbs/ft3 | |
| Density (Air-Dry) | 71 | lbs/ft3 | |
| Radial Shrinkage | 5 | % | |
| Tangential Shrinkage | 7.6 | % | |
| Volumetric Shrinkage | 12 | % |
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