Civil Engineering - Building Materials - Discussion

The Right answer is Shishum.

Agree, Teak is the right answer.

Teak is the Right answer.

White ant affects the lignin (tissue) part of the timber section due to which it assumes white color and hence, also called white rot.
Among all the given wood, teak is hardwood i.e. it has the strongest tissues and hence, offers maximum resistance against white ants or termites.

Note: Teak instead of resisting termites it actually kills the white ants.

Important Points:

Most timber is obtained from teak because it has the following properties:

1. Wood obtained from it is hard and strong and not resinous.
2. All woods contain oil (sapwood). Teak can retain these oils even after being felled and processed. Because of this, teak has greater weather-resistant properties.
3. Resistance against white ants.
4. It is durable and fire-resistant.
5. It does not allow the corrosion of iron fastenings.
6. Seasoning of teak wood is very easy and it is easily workable.

Sisam is the right ans.

1. Sisam.
2. Teak.

I think the teak wood is the right answer.

Sal wood is 25% to 30% heavier than teak wood and 45% to 50% harder and more durable than teak. It is resistant to white ants, termites and fungi. It is durable and water resistant.

The right answer is teak wood.

Please anyone tell me the correct answer.

Teak is the most appropriate among all other woods against termites because it is not only termite resistance but also kills it.