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Choose These 4 Durable Woods for Furniture to Keep Termites Away for Years
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News18•07-10-2026, 13:51
Choose These 4 Durable Woods for Furniture to Keep Termites Away for Years
- •Ebony, mahogany, sheesham, and teak are considered the top choices for creating strong, glossy, and long-lasting furniture.
- •Ebony is one of the densest and heaviest woods in the world, known for its extreme strength and mirror-like shine after polishing.
- •Mahogany is a reddish-brown, water-resistant wood that naturally resists rot, moisture, termites, and other insects.
- •Sheesham is a durable Indian wood whose natural oils help protect it from termites and fungi while withstanding daily use.
- •Teak wood contains high amounts of natural oils and resins, making it resistant to rotting, moisture, and extreme weather changes.
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When making furniture that lasts for years, the top wood choices are ebony (aabnus), mahogany, Indian rosewood (sheesham), and teak (saagoon).
Teak wood is valued for its strength, natural shine, and honey-like golden-brown color. It contains high amounts of natural oils and resins that protect it from rotting, fungi, and moisture, preventing it from shrinking or expanding quickly in changing weather.
Saharanpur is known worldwide for its wood carving on the finest and most valuable woods. The strong, durable, and glossy woods used there allow artisans to create a unique niche for their furniture globally.
