When the weather is warm outside, the only thing that you really want to do is just enjoy it. But, if you have furniture in place in your outdoor space that is uncomfortable and beaten down, then doing that can be pretty darn difficult. So, make sure that you have some quality furnishings on your porch, deck, or patio and teak patio furniture is one of the finest options around.
Teak patio furniture is such a great option being that it is crafted from teak wood, which is a dense, thick wood harvested in Southeast Asia. Only a certain amount of it is harvested each year and it is one of the most popular woods used to make boats since it is so sturdy and does not get easily damaged. Hence, if it is a top quality option for making vessels that sail the seven seas, then you know your furniture will definitely stand up to the elements while sitting in your outdoor space.
In addition to being durable, teak patio furniture is also very pleasing to the eye because teak wood has a gorgeous appearance. What makes it so beautiful is how when new, it has a stunning natural golden tone […]
It may come as a surprise to learn how many different types of wood are used in furniture making, each one with their own specific properties, weight, density and grain.
The hardwood Teak comes from the Teak (Tectona) tree, which grows in southern Asia. The teak is a 30 to 40 ft deciduous tree (its leaves fall off during the winter months). Hardwoods are those which have a high number of pores and a high density. In general hardwoods resist decay better than their softwood counterparts which makes them very suitable for outdoor and patio furniture. Much like cedar and cypress wood, teak has its own natural resins that protect it from damage from extreme weather conditions, especially damp rot. A common problem faced by woods is termite damage and teak is particularly resistant against these pests.
There are three different types of teak tree: the Tectona grandis (the common teak), the Tectona philippinensis (Phillippine teak) and the Tectona hamiltoniana (Dahat teak). The Dahat and Phillippine teak are now endangered and therefore the vast majority of teak furniture is crafted from the common teak tree.
Teak has been popular in furniture making for hundreds of years due to its attractive look […]
