Covering and Coaming Boards
Burmese Teak Covering and Coaming Boards
Florida Teak works closely with sawmills to choose old-growth logs that yield exceptional quality covering and coaming boards. This is a time-consuming process. Logs must be chosen to make extra-wide and long boards, then are air-dried for months. We check for cracking and then trim the pieces for export. Once in the U.S., they are further dried and we give them a final quality control inspection. Once processed and inspected, these durable boards are available in a range of lengths, making them ideal for boats or decking. We have a large but slowly diminishing stock of pre-sanction Burmese teak specifically for marine use.
Our customers include some of the most prestigious sportfishing boat and yacht manufacturers in U.S. so we always keep an inventory of 200-300 boards, to insure we have the right size for any boat.
- All our boards are 5/4″ thick – 14-24″ in width – 9-24 ft. in length.
- We also have stock for smaller boats of 10-14″ width.
Contact us today to place an order or to make an appointment to view our product
Phone: 561-713-5564 Email:info@floridateak.com
Florida Teak deals in carefully selected old-growth teak, we assure our customers that they will receive only the most valuable and versatile hardwood.
The qualities of old-growth teak:
– Rich golden brown luster
– Close grained hardwood
– High natural oil and silica content
– Resistance to all weather conditions- Strongest and most durable of all woods
Not all teak is equal to old-growth Teak. We have a large but slowly diminishing stock of pre-sanction old-growth Burmese teak specifically for marine use. There are different grades of teak available on the market, such as South American plantation teak and Indonesian plantation teak. These have inferior qualities to old-growth teak, as they are grown fast and harvested young. They have a lower oil and silica content that make them vulnerable to rot and termites, and their teak planks tend to crack and warp. Few plantations can wait 80-plus years for their product to mature.
Fast grown teak is suitable for some applications, but only old-growth teak can withstand the test of time. When choosing a supplier, carefully check what type of teak they provide. The price difference between old-growth teak and fast grown teak make it tempting to use the cheaper alternative, but it will compromise the quality of the final product. Fast grown teak does have its uses, we recommend it for mass-production residential outdoor furniture, indoor flooring and paneling and other mostly indoor residential uses. Click Here to find out more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are teak covering boards and coaming boards used for?
Teak covering boards and coaming boards are used in sportfishing boats and yachts for finishing the edges of decks, transoms, and cockpit coamings. They provide structural protection, a clean finished appearance, and long-term durability in harsh marine environments.
Why does Florida Teak use old-growth Burmese teak for covering boards?
Old-growth Burmese teak offers exceptional width, length, strength, and stability that cannot be achieved with fast-grown plantation teak. Its high oil and silica content make it highly resistant to rot, cracking, warping, insects, and extreme weather—critical qualities for marine applications.
What sizes and inventory does Florida Teak keep in stock?
Florida Teak maintains an inventory of 200–300 boards, with standard sizes of 5/4″ thickness, 14″–24″ widths, and 9′–24′ lengths, along with smaller widths for compact vessels. We also strive to match boards for port, starboard, and transom sets whenever possible.