TYPES OF WOOD There are various choices Teak wood is normally the most preferred type but there are other types as well. Teak wood first choice for making furniture Teak has come a long way from being a practical choice to a lifestyle statement. Teak is classified as a hardwood due to its properties. It is famous for its weight (heavy feeling) and durability. Rosewood It is heavy and hard. Rosewood is noted for it’s stability and resistance to decay. Being dark reddish brown in color has perhaps earned it the name. Good quality rosewood also possesses a distinct fragrance. Rubber wood Rubber wood is from the same tree which is used to extract latex for manufacturing rubber! It is sturdy and cheaper compared to the teak wood & rosewood we mentioned above. Very few people are even aware of such types of wood. It is estimated to be nearly 30% cheaper than traditional types of wood like teak or rosewood which are also tough to source. Although lighter than teak, rubber wood still has a good density and is quite resistant to screw and nail withdrawal. This means longer life of furniture & fixture. Plywood The first three wood types are naturally occurring. Plywood is artificially created. Plywood is cheap, resistant to cracking, shrinkage and has a high degree of strength.