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Professional Comparison · Source-attributed 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 relative to European Oak
- Durability is Class 1 vs Class 2 — one class more durable in exterior and ground-contact exposure
Limitations relative to European Oak
European Oak
Advantages relative to Burma Teak Premium Grade
Limitations relative to Burma Teak Premium Grade
- Durability is Class 2 vs Class 1 — one class less durable in exterior and ground-contact exposure
Recommendation
Choose Burma Teak Premium Grade if…
- The end use is marine or boat work, harbour joinery, or exterior joinery where Class 1 durability is worth paying for
- Decking or wet exterior applications where longevity in ground-contact and immersion service matters
Choose European Oak if…
- Furniture, cabinetmaking, flooring, staircases, or interior joinery where Class 2 durability is sufficient and the wine, cognac and whisky cooperage tradition is part of the specification
- Timber-frame construction and windows and doors where the engineering numbers are close enough that either species performs comparably
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 Library Score is a weighted composite of the verified figures above, expressed as a percentile against our 60-species library. Cost is handled qualitatively, never scored. Full weighting and what it excludes.