Wood use

[seagulls4u]

Can anyone tell me what wood is good for underwater use, here in Thailand? This will not see the air once submerged.

Thank U in advance

David

[MJCM]

May I ask why do you want to use wood for that and not for example Concrete ?

[seagulls4u]

Look and feel

[MJCM]

Maybe it is of some help to you, but here are some links I found

http://www.koiphen.com/forums/showthread.php?106817-What-kind-of-wood-to-use-in-water-(or-wet-environment)

http://forums.finewoodworking.com/fine-woodworking-knots/wood-and-materials/highly-water-resistant-wood

http://georgehill-timber.co.uk/blog/choosing-right-wood-outdoor-projects/

good luck

Edited June 9, 2016 by MJCM

[weegee]

TEAK....

[Crossy]

Burmese Ironwood (mai daeng) is readily available, extremely dense (some sample don't float) and resistant to most decay mechanisms and creatures.

[seagulls4u]

Thank you all for the info very much appreciated.

[eyecatcher]

May I ask why do you want to use wood for that and not for example Concrete ?

He wants to build a boat☺

[MJCM]

May I ask why do you want to use wood for that and not for example Concrete ?

He wants to build a boat☺

http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2013-09/concrete-canoe

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete_ship

[melvinmelvin]

it really depends on what you will use it for

and how long you expect it to last

mai takiang, mai teng, mai sak are possible options

fresh water? sea water? clean water? crappy water?

various ironwoods as already mentioned above