History of Teak:
Teak originates from Asia and was first found in Burma, Sri Lanka and India. Teak was then exported to and grown in other parts of the world at the start of the 20th Century (starting in Nigeria). Although the timber was used abroad well before then and even the British Navy in the late 1600’s wanted to use Teak on their own ships. Native Tribes in Southern Asia found another use for Teak when they started using it to help with digestive difficulties. The bark of the tree was brewed into a tea-like drink which tended to help with fever, headaches and stomach pains. Teak is still commonly used for boat building and decking because of its long life. In the past, the timber was used exclusively for ship floors and palaces all over the world for significant structural support