| Title | सागौन की लकड़ी - Sāgauna kī lakaṛī (Teak Timber)सागौन की लकड़ी Sāgauna kī lakaṛī |
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| Description | A durable hardwood known for its resistance to decay and insects. Teak has a density of 0.6-0.7 g/cm³ and is rich in natural oils. Used for structural elements, doors, windows, and carvings. |
| Tags | सागौन Sāgaun Teak Timber Hardwood Durable Wood Sāgauna |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-603388829-20-11-25-SA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/teak-timber |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/teak-timber |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Hardwood Timber Wood |
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| Regions | Maharashtra Kerala Karnataka Madhya Pradesh Western Ghats Central India Southeast Asia |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE Colonial Period Ancient Medieval Modern Ancient Times Ancient times Modern Era CE |
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| Dynasties | Maratha Mysore |
| Sources | Western Ghats forests Central Indian forests Plantations in Kerala Nilgiri forests specific forest reserves Forests of Western Ghats Forests in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala Timber mills Forests of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala Forests in Western Ghats Central India forests Forests of India and Southeast Asia Plantations |
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| Properties | Density: 0.6-0.7 g/cm³ Modulus of elasticity: 10-12 GPa Moisture content: 12-15% Natural oil content Density: 600-700 kg/m³ Bending strength: 100-120 MPa Durability: High Modulus of rupture: 80-110 MPa Bending strength: 80-120 MPa Modulus of elasticity: 10-14 GPa Bending strength: 80-110 MPa High decay resistance Density: 650-750 kg/m³ Bending strength: 80-100 MPa Natural oil content: High |
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| Uses | Columns Beams Door frames Window frames Roofing structures Roofing Decorative carvings Structural beams Doors Ratha construction Windows Roof rafters Carvings Roofing elements Frames Structural supports |
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| Materials | लोहा - Lohā (Iron) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) Lohā (Iron) Vajralepa (Traditional Adhesive) चूना - Chunā (Lime) Linseed oil Wood preservatives तेल - Tel (Oil) वार्निश - Varnish (Varnish) कील - Keel (Nails) |
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| Styles | Kerala architecture Colonial architecture Vernacular architecture Kerala architecture style Colonial architecture style Maratha architecture style Traditional Indian architecture |
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| Categories | Temple House Palace Residential Buildings Palaces Chariot Residential Temple doors Temple roofs Residential buildings |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Forest Records | Technical Report | Teak properties and uses |
| Indian Forest Records | Technical Report | Teak wood properties and preservation |
| Indian Forest Utilization | Book | Properties and uses of Indian timbers |
| Forest Research Institute Reports | Technical Report | Timber properties |
| Indian Woods: Their Identification, Properties and Uses | Book | Technical details |
| Indian Forest Records | Research Publication | Teak properties and uses |
| Indian Forest Management | Forestry Report | Teak cultivation and properties |
| Wood Preservation Techniques | Manual | Preservation methods |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple Singapore | Primary | 100% | |
| Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple Singapore | Secondary | 100% |