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Professional Comparison · Verified Engineering Data · Updated 19 July 2026
Burma Teak Premium Grade VS European Oak
Which wood is better for your project? Scores are computed from the verified figures on each species page — how we score.
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Burma Teak Premium Grade
64/100 Library Score
🪵Hardwood🌧Outdoor
- Higher durability (EN 350 Class 1 vs Class 2)
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European Oak
59/100 Library Score
🪵Hardwood🌧Outdoor💧Moisture Stable
- Harder wear surface
- More stable in service
- Solid choice where its profile fits the project
Visual comparison
Burma Teak Premium GradeEuropean Oak
Winner by category
There isn't one universally best wood — there's a best wood for each purpose.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Durability | Burma Teak Premium Grade |
| Stability | European Oak |
| Hardness | European Oak |
| Strength (MOR) | Burma Teak Premium Grade |
| Stiffness (MOE) | Burma Teak Premium Grade |
| Flame spread | Tie |
| Machining ease | Burma Teak Premium Grade |
| Lightness | Tie |
Engineering data
| Property | Burma Teak Premium Grade | European Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Janka Hardness | 1070 lbf | 1120WD lbf |
| Density | 0.66PROSEA g/cm³ | 0.67WD g/cm³ |
| MOE | 10.7 GPa | 10.6WD GPa |
| MOR | 100.0 MPa | 97.1WD MPa |
| Durability | Class 1 Very Durable | Class 2 Durable |
| Stability | Moderate | Good |
| Fire (E84) | Class B indicative | Class B indicative |
| Radial Shrink | 2.5 % | 4.7WD % |
| Tangential Shrink | 5 % | 8.4WD % |
| T/R Ratio | 2.0 | 1.79 |
Figures carry the same source status as the species pages they come from — verified where cited, indicative where marked.
Best for
| Application | Recommended | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor decking / pergola | 🥇 Burma Teak Premium Grade | ★★★★☆ |
| Exterior cladding | 🥇 Burma Teak Premium Grade | ★★★☆☆ |
| Flooring / wear surfaces | 🥇 European Oak | ★★★☆☆ |
| Furniture / interior joinery | 🥇 European Oak | ★★★☆☆ |
| Structural / load-bearing | 🥇 Burma Teak Premium Grade | ★★☆☆☆ |
Advantages & limitations
Burma Teak Premium Grade
Advantages
- Rated for exterior exposure (EN 350 Class 1)
Limitations
- Noticeable seasonal movement — allow for it in design
European Oak
Advantages
- Rated for exterior exposure (EN 350 Class 2)
Limitations
- Few practical drawbacks within its intended uses
Recommendation
Choose Burma Teak Premium Grade if…
- The project lives outdoors and service life is the priority
Choose European Oak if…
- You need the harder wear surface
- Its profile matches the application better than a single overall score
Frequently asked questions
Which is more durable, Burma Teak Premium Grade or European Oak?
Burma Teak Premium Grade — it carries the better EN 350 rating (Class 1 vs Class 2). Lower class numbers mean higher natural durability.
Which wood is better for outdoor use?
Burma Teak Premium Grade — outdoor performance combines decay durability with dimensional stability, and it leads on that combination.
Is Burma Teak Premium Grade harder than European Oak?
No — European Oak is harder (Janka 1120 vs 1070 lbf).
How we score. Each wood gets a weighted composite of the verified figures shown above: durability 22%, stability 18%, hardness 12%, bending strength 12%, machining ease 12%, stiffness 8%, flame spread 8%, lightness 8%. The Library Score is that composite's percentile rank within our 60-species library — 50 means the library median, 90 means it outperforms nine of every ten species we cover. No price data is scored — cost guidance is qualitative. The score summarises the data; it does not replace judgement about your specific application.