Finding Teak Or Other Hardwood Lumber

[canopy]

I need to make an order for a teak house. Sawn lumber of specific sizes is needed with up to a 6x8” face and up to 6M in length. That rules out a salvage which is mainly planks. It also rules out just poles as I don't have a good way to mill them. The order involves over 70 large pieces plus lots of decking. Teak w/ papers is preferred but would consider other hardwoods if there is a price advantage. This is for Phetchabun province, but it can come from another province. Suggestions on how to go about finding someone to fill this order is appreciated.

[rgs2001uk]

I am not trying to be funny, but what do you mean by teak?

Try reading this,

Petchabun is well known for its distinctive style of wood houses, I have been to the area a few times, but couldnt tell you where to source as I wasnt looking for wood.

As you mentioned the problems start when you are after a particular type of wood, sometimes referred to as Golden Teak.

Another option is to ask the locals with wood houses where they sourced.

I have found the Thais to be very helpful, many are willing to give you guided tours of their homes and put you in touch with someone who can help.

[fatfather]

Very difficult and expensive to purchase that much wood. I know that rich Thais in my area buy old Thai houses and reuse this wood. Not cheap either

Fatfather

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[Hssl]

Mai Dang might be an option - cheaper than teak but harder to cut

[canopy]

Believe me I am asking around everywhere, but sometimes there is a genius online who has just the right information to make an even better decision.

Right now they are felling logs from a teak plantation a few kilometers from me. Medium size logs are 3000 baht w/ papers. Bigger ones the size I need are 6000 baht. They aren't going to have quite enough and the other problem is I haven't found anyone who can mill them. I don't have confidence a chainsaw operator can get square sides even given nice layout lines.

Mai Daeng is definitely impressive. Super strong and also cheap and I use it for some things. But don't like that dark look for this particular project.