Teak wood is a kind of hardwood and called the king of the woods. Usually the name of the teak in India is given based on the origin place of the teak. For example, if the teak wood comes from Burma then the teak would be called Burma teak and if it comes from Ivory Coast then the teak would be called Ivory teak. 

Sal wood comes from Sal tree. Sal tree is straight and cylindrical and attains good length so you can longer lengths in Sal. Sal comes from Malaysia and other countries and is a little less expensive when compared to teak 

Teak is available in the market as Timber logs whereas some vendors are also selling custom frames that could directly be used in door and window frames. If you buy a log then you would need to cut the log into the required frame sizes and then let the door season. Seasoning is a process where you let the moisture in the wood dry to an optimal level. In normal dry warm weather, it is suggested that seasoning for about one month is recommended. After seasoning the timber logs, the logs are then used in the construction work as required. 

Sal wood is available in the market as Timber logs whereas some vendors are also selling custom frames that could directly be used in door and window frames. If you buy a log then you would need to cut the log into the required frame sizes and then let the door season. Seasoning is a process where you let the moisture in the wood dry to an optimal level. In normal dry warm weather, it is suggested that seasoning for about one month is recommended. After seasoning the timber logs, the logs are then used in the construction work as required. 

Marindi wood is available in the market as Timber logs. If you buy a log then you would need to cut the log into the required frame sizes and then let the wood season. Seasoning is a process where you let the moisture in the wood dry to an optimal level. In normal dry warm weather, it is suggested that seasoning for about one month is recommended. After seasoning the timber logs, the logs are then used in the construction work as required.

• Teak wood is very strong and durable wood that’s why it only needs a little maintenance. 
• Daily care such as cleaning the furniture with dry cloth can provide your teak furniture a long life. 
• Re-polishing is recommended after a few years to bring back the shine in the furniture .

• Maintenance of Sal wood is easy as Sal wood is durable, termite resistance and remains free from fungi for a long time. 
• Direct sun light on Sal wood should be avoided as it can result in cracks in the wood member. 
• As the surface of the Sal wood is usually finished with paint, cleaning the wood would just require wiping with cloth.  

• Marandi  wood is also strong and durable wood that’s why it needs a little maintenance. 
• Daily care such as wiping the furniture with cloth can provide your furniture a long life. 
• Periodical painting and polishing is required as per the usage of the item

• Teak is a kind of hardwood, popular for its durability and resistance to water.
• It provides a charming appearance and looks royal after finishing.
• Teak wood is easy to handle, polish and work with so a lot of carved designs are made using this. 
• Teak wood is hard which makes it resistant to termite. Termites usually attack the wood that are softer in nature

• 25 to 30% heavier and 45 to 50% harder and durable than teak wood. 
• Resistant to termites, white ants and from fungi for a long period. 
• Sal wood is durable and water resistant wood. 

• The only disadvantage of teak wood is that it is comparatively expensive. 

• As Sal wood is very hard, it is not easy to saw and work with.
•  This wood does not take Polish.
•  Direct sunlight can cause cracks to Sal wood remember if you are planning for Sal wood flooring or furniture protect them form direct sunlight. 
•  Can not be used for exterior doors or furniture.

Marindi is expensive than Sal wood.

Teak wood is used in door and window frame, shutter and other architectural features. It is best option for furniture. 

Sal wood is used for door and window frame, wooden beam, batten, piles and tool handle etc. It is not suitable for shutters and furniture.

Marandi wood is used in door and window frame, shutter. 

Sal wood is 30% heavier than teak wood i.e. its weight is from 900—1000 kg/ cum.

Marandi wood weight range from 800- 900 kg/ cum.

Teak wood have elasticity and solid fiber, both of which facilitate woodworking and the ability of woodworkers to create products.

It is closer grained, tough and durable.

It immune to white ant and insects attack and fungus for long period. 

It immune to white ant and insects attack for long period. How ever not always immune from fungus attack.

Sal wood is 20—30% stronger than teak. In shock resistance it is about 45% above teak.

It is strong and durable wood.

Yellow to dark brown color.

Pale brown in color, darken on exposure.

Brownish grey color.