--- title: General Woodcraft - Teak wood from General Woodcraft - United States (USA) description: Teak is used for boats, furniture, flooring, decorative objects, and decorative veneer. ---   ![GW logo (1)](https://www.generalwoodcraftinc.com/hubfs/GW%20logo%20(1).svg)   - [About](https://www.generalwoodcraftinc.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.generalwoodcraftinc.com/contact-us) - [Green Building](https://www.generalwoodcraftinc.com/green-building) - [Join our Team](https://www.generalwoodcraftinc.com/join-our-team) - [Specials](https://www.generalwoodcraftinc.com/news/specials) - [General Woodcraft Blog](https://www.generalwoodcraftinc.com/blog) - [Mataverde Blog](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/blog) - [Wood Products](https://www.generalwoodcraftinc.com/products) - [Marine Products](https://www.generalwoodcraftinc.com/marine-plywood-and-hardwood) - [Common Woods](https://www.generalwoodcraftinc.com/products/common-woods) - [Ash](https://www.generalwoodcraftinc.com/products/common-woods/ash) - 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