| Isn't nature grand? And what better way to enjoy | | | | insects, mold and fungi. These oils are present in both |
| nature than from the comfort of your own backyard | | | | living and dead trees, so they are definitely present in |
| patio. However, unless you're really into roughing it and | | | | your teak furniture. This is extremely good news for |
| you love the feel of gravel under your posterior, you're | | | | unfortunate homeowners who have shelled out lots of |
| going to need to invest in some furniture for those | | | | money on other wooden furniture only to have it |
| quiet summer nights. You're going to need some teak | | | | collapse under them, literally. |
| outdoor furniture. | | | | Teak furniture is definitely considered the benchmark |
| Why teak? Teak furniture has gained quite a | | | | by which other outdoor wooden furniture is judged, |
| reputation for being sturdy and durable. Don't believe | | | | and it is more expensive. Nonetheless, it's rich, vibrant |
| me? Check it out yourself. Did you know that one of | | | | color, complete with swirling accents, adds to its |
| the preferred materials for ship building years ago was | | | | appeal. There is a great diversity in teak furniture, with |
| teak? If it's good enough to be sailing the high seas, it's | | | | buyers able to locate teak chairs, teak tables, teak |
| good enough for whatever weather your part of the | | | | garden benches and teak garden borders to name a |
| world can throw at it. | | | | few. |
| Most of the wood used in teak furniture today comes | | | | There is one thing that you must be aware of though |
| from Indonesia and Thailand. These are tropical | | | | .while you'll have your teak outdoor furniture for years |
| rainforest areas so the teak trees are grown and | | | | to come, you will need to maintain it. One thing that no |
| matured under varying environmental conditions. For | | | | type of furniture, including teak furniture, can fight is the |
| this reason they have become resistant to harsh | | | | build-up of moss. This is unsightly and downright |
| conditions and this carries through to your teak | | | | dangerous if it gets too slippery. Not to worry. Teak |
| furniture. | | | | furniture can be easily cleaned with good old-fashioned |
| In addition, teak furniture is more or less impervious to | | | | soap and water. That's about all you need to do with |
| attack by insects and rot. This amazing property is due | | | | your teak outdoor furniture so maintenance is a |
| to the high concentrations of natural oils which repel | | | | breeze, and it looks great and it lasts a really long time. |