Woods that can sit in water or wet soil for extended periods without rotting are typically dense, durable timbers packed with natural oils, resins, and silica that act as organic preservatives against moisture, fungi, and insect degradation. Premier water-resistant woods include Teak, Ipe, Lignum Vitae, White Oak, Western Red Cedar, and Bald Cypress. These specialized woods are heavily utilized in marine environments, boat building, outdoor decking, and architectural dock construction where constant moisture exposure would rapidly destroy ordinary timber.
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