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Brazilian Teak, also known as Cumaru, is an extremely hard, dense wood with a tan to brownish-red color. On the Janka Hardness Scale, Brazilian Teak ranks at a 3540, but hardness does not mean durability. Due to the tight grain and smooth surface of Brazilian Teak, it tends to show scratches more easily than more open grained products such as Oak. Like most other exotics, Brazilian teak is also photosensitive, and will darken with exposure to UV-light (Sunlight). Brazilian teak is less sensitive to light as compared to exotics such as Brazilian Cherry, so it will retain a more brown/gold overall color. |
