Board - Reclaimed

Teak planks and boards with a rough hewn top surface. Reddish brown in appearance with residual saw marks and an uneven face. These boards come in a mixture of lengths with a slight variation in depth. Reclaimed from Java and the the East Indies.Teak's natural oils make it ideal for exposed locations, and make the timber termite and pest resistant as well as impervious to water damage. Teak is durable even when not treated with oil or varnish. It is often used in marine settings and is perfect for bathrooms and kitche surfaces. The largest wooden structures in the world are the teak causeways of the Irrawady delta in Burma and this is a testament to the utility and durability of the timber.

18th and 19th Century English Oak reclaimed from the West Country. These boards come in a range of mellow browns and light greys with lightness in the sap and with darkened patches in the heartwood.The annual growth rings are handsomely marked in this Quarter Sawn batch and show as a glistening flame like pattern through the grain in what are known as 'Medulary Rays'. The grain itself is straight, with a coarse, variegated texture providing stability and strength. English Oak is famously hard and resistant to rot and decay. It is at once attractive and hard wearing which makes it suitable for decorative purposes in high-traffic situations such as public rooms, hallways and commercial premises. The cultural and historic associations of the English Oak, including it's status as king of the British woodland, have ensured its use throughout British history in vernacular architecture and joinery from Shakespeare's Globe to Hardwick Hall to Nelson's cabin on HMS Victory.