Mys-Teak News
Mys-Teak Tropical Storm Update Part 2
At approximately 3am on Aug 5 th, we received multiple calls and messages, mostly from forest engineers and plantation workers, informing us that the storm caused by the Intertropical Convergence Zone over Costa Rica was hitting the country and causing considerable...
Mys-Teak Tropical Storm Update
We are back on the Mys-Teak Plantation and cleaning up the damage from our last tropical storm. There was approximately a 100 meter stretch worth of damage! While it looks bad, we know that it could have been much worse and thankfully none of our workers were...
WHAT THE HECK IS GOIN ON? MY TEAK IS A ZEBRA!
Working with Teak: “Why is my teak so streaky, white, orange, zebralike–not honeycolour?!?”Welcome to our 6th of six blogs on “Working with Teak”. For those who have not seen our other video blogs, my name is Robert. Today I will show you the amazing transformation...
Working with Teak: Sealers and Finishes
What are the best ways to preserve Teak? In our fifth blog we explore Sealers and FinishesFinishes are very dependent on user preference and on the use of the teak. In many cases, if the use is highly specific, (like marine decking maintenance) it is best to talk to...
Working with Teak: Cutting, planing, gluing and sanding.
What are the best ways to work with Teak? In our fourth blog we dive into working with teak, focusing on cutting, planing, gluing and sanding. Teak varies in colour according to origin, so try to buy all the boards you need from the same source, so you can get a...
Understanding The Properties of Teak Wood
What are the properties of teak hardwood? In our third blog diving into the most common questions about our teak, we outline what the unique characteristics of teak wood (Tectona Grandis) and why it is superior to other woods in many areas.