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What is Teak?
Teak wood has been a quality patio furniture material for decades. Teak wood is naturally coarse, dense and close-grained, which makes it the perfect hardwood to withstand years of relaxing use outdoors. The natural high levels of resinous oil in teak patio furniture acts as an insect repellent and helps maintain your outdoor furniture. Obviously, the weather elements can be tough on outdoor patio furniture. The oils in teak wood allow it to be resistant to moisture and the drying effects of the outdoor elements that can harm your teak furniture. Often time's wood products have trouble maintaining their natural look and structure. Teak also contains silica, which creates a density to the wood that allow it to be resistant to fungal decay, rotting, warping, shrinking, swelling and many chemicals.
Due to its indestructible composition, teak wood is the ideal material for all of your garden furniture, outdoor furniture, sunroom furniture and even in your home. Teak furniture can be left outdoors during all season without the risk of rotting. The look of this patio furniture can be maintained in two different ways. You can allow theteak wood furniture naturally age to a wonderful silver color, or you can maintain the rich natural color with bi-yearly treatments of teak oil. Over time the surface oil of the furniture will evaporate. The oil trapped inside of the furniture will last a lifetime. The applications of teak oil are only replenishing the surface oils. Regardless of which way you choose this outdoor furniture will capture the attention of your family and guests.
