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Discussion Forum : Building Materials - Section 3 (Q.No. 14)
14.
The timber having maximum resistance against white ants, is obtained from
chir
shisham
sal
teak.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Prashant said:   8 years ago
Teak (saagaon) contains some resisting oils which advantages to keep resist from white ants and other harm.

Garry said:   8 years ago
Yes, the correct answer is teakwood because it is very less or minutely affected by the white ants.

ASIF WAZIR said:   5 years ago
Teak is durable against thermite but not for long period but sal is durable for termites.

Pravren said:   7 years ago
Teak is right because it contains aromatic oil which provide resistant to white ant.

Viru kapoor said:   7 years ago
The answer is Teak wood.

That's why it is used for furniture and plyboard.

Deepti Ranjan Behera said:   2 years ago
Teak is the right answer.

Teak is not attacked by white ants and dry rot.
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Ruchir said:   5 years ago
The highest resistance against white ants is having in TEAK.

RAHUL ROY said:   8 years ago
Teak is correct. Because of that we make plywood with teak.

Sandeep said:   6 years ago
Teak is absolutely correct.

According to R.Agor.

A s raijada said:   5 years ago
Teak is the correct answer.

Ref: Rangawala book.


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