NEW - Tali Wood Lumber

  • Florida Teak now carries Tali Wood Lumber. This is one of the most durable types of wood and is often used for hard-wearing construction and for high traffic flooring or decking, like restaurants or public spaces. We have the highest standards in the wood industry and will provide high-quality Tali wood planks that surpass quality and performance standards.

Tali Wood Lumber

  • Tali wood is a very dense, durable and strong tropical hardwood from West and Central Africa. Known for its reddish-brown color, interlocked grain, and natural resistance to decay, insects and wear, Tali is excellent for heavy-duty outdoor uses like decking. It weathers beautifully, developing a rich patina over time and requiring little maintenance. Tali is sustainable and has no trade restrictions. We currently stock tongue-and-groove and nickel-gap flooring/decking planks.
  • Current stock measurements
  • 1-inch thick
  • 6-inches wide
  • 8 to 14 feet long
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Characteristics

Characteristics

  • Color: Light yellow-brown to reddish-brown with darker streaks.
  • Grain: Interlocked, medium to coarse texture.
  • Durability: High (Class 1), resistant to insects, decay, and weathering.
  • Density: High, an average dried weight around 750 kg/m³ (47 lbs/ft³).
  • Machinability: dense and interlocked grain, can dull tools. 
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Common uses

  • Exterior Joinery & Decking: Popular for its longevity and natural resistance.
  • Construction: Frameworks, bridges and railway sleepers.
  • Hydraulic Works: Suitable for freshwater contact.
  • Flooring: Often used for durable hardwood floors. 
  • Industrial: High wear resistance makes it ideal for vehicle or container bottoms and floors in factories, warehouses or public places.
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Maintenance

  • Requires low maintenance, usually just cleaning with mild detergent and water.
  • Can be finished with protective oils or allowed to develop a natural, attractive patina. 
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Tali vs Teak

Tali vs Teak

Tali wood and teak wood are both durable tropical hardwoods used in outdoor and marine environments, but they have distinct characteristics.

Teak is prized for its golden-brown color, straight grain, and high natural oil content. These oils provide excellent resistance to moisture, rot, insects, and marine conditions while helping the wood remain stable with minimal warping or shrinking. Teak is also relatively easy to machine and finish, making it a popular choice for yacht decking, fine furniture, and luxury construction.

Tali is a dense African hardwood known for its exceptional strength and abrasion resistance. Typically darker and coarser in texture than teak, tali is heavier and harder, making it ideal for docks, bridges, industrial flooring, and heavy-duty decking. However, its density makes it more difficult to machine and can cause greater tool wear.

While teak is favored for its appearance, stability, and marine performance, tali offers superior strength and durability at a lower cost.

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How to calculate "board feet" for your order

To calculate board feet: In inches, multiply the boards length, width and thickness, then divide the sum by 144 to get “board feet”.
  • For example, using a board 96″ long by 6″ wide by 2″ thick board…
  • Multiply the dimensions together (96 X 6 X 2 = 1152)
  • Then divide by 144 (1152 divided by 144 = 8 board feet)

Tali Can be Milled in Tongue & Grove or Nickel Gap

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