Teak is one of the most precious hardwoods available. In markets such as India, teak wood is revered and consumed widely.
Due to its beauty and weather-resistant properties, teak wood is the first choice for marine construction and outdoor furniture.
It produces an oil-rich wood that withstands fire, sun, and snow without cracking or rotting.
Requires minimal maintenance and can keep its beauty for a lifetime.
The over-riding advantage of teak is its unique ability to prevent rust and corrosion when in contact with metal. This makes it invaluable in the shipbuilding industry and exterior millwork applications Teak finishes well and when stained can look like ebony or mahogany
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It is resistant to insects, fungus, and marine borers; termites won't touch it! It is also resistant to rot and moisture damage
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Why Teak is such a good investment
Limited supply: Teak can grow only in a very limited number of countries with tropical forest climate, limiting thus the availability of this precious wood. Teak wood grows in a handful of countries, mostly located in South East Asia.
Ever increasing demand and price: Teak prices have increased over the past 15 years at a steady rate of 7% per year (*). As the gap between supply and demand grows, prices are likely to increase. These returns beat most traditional bank interests rates and the stock market.
Industry shift from natural teak to plantation teak: Many governments, the UN, and and environmental organizations are pushing for an end to extraction of teak from natural forests, while pushing production substitution to high quality plantation teak farms.
Costa Rica enjoys of consistent political stability: Unlike most teak growing countries, Costa Rica enjoys of a solid democratic political system that has remained unshaken throughout decades. It provides the safest legal and business environment for foreign investment.
The highest return on your money and to the environment.
