2025 USA RAW Brochure - Flipbook - Page 20
BUTTERFLY
Even nature occasionally needs a helping hand to aid endurance. So, from
time to time, the checks and splits that are a natural feature of the RAW
planks are required to be re-enforced to prevent them extending too far into
the wood. For this purpose, we have designed a brass “butterfly” insert that
stabilises the split in a fashion befitting of the teak raw material to which it
is combined.
2” thick slabs. Centre plank straight cut on both long edges. End planks
straight cut on centre-facing edges and either left natural on the outer edge
(with sap wood) or contour-cut on the outer edge (without sap wood). Raw
tables with sap wood should only be used indoors or in a well protected area.
Raw tables without sap wood may be used indoors or outdoors. Protective
outdoor cover included with each table. Available in the following options:
110”, 138” or 177” length. Natural or Buffed finish teak. Sap Wood edge
or Contour Cut edge
Sapwood Edge tables retain the natural edge of the board. During the life
cycle of the tree, the sapwood will often be attacked by wood boring insects.
The kiln drying process rids the timber of any insects. The small holes in the
face of the sap, and burrows on the surface of the sap are all part of the
natural character of the timber.
