B. Axelrod Teak Lumber 12 Thick 34 W 3 . For over three centuries Van de Stadt has been supplying timber from Zaandam in the Netherlands to the boatbuilding industry as wooden mercantile vessels of the past have transitioned to the luxury yachts of today. Van de Stadt teak is air-dried before kiln drying to ensure a pleasant homogenous appearance to the color and grain. This method results in the elegant look that is seen on luxurious boats.