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About Teak Outdoor Patio FurnitureTeak outdoor patio furniture will give your outdoor spaces an opulence that will last for years. If you are looking to purchase new furniture for your patio, you cant go wrong with teak. There are several reasons why teak is the wood of choice for patio furniture. What is Teak?In Britain, they found teak so durable that decommissioned ships were then dismantled so the teak could be re-used as furniture. Maintenance of Outdoor Teak FurnitureWhen applying the oil, make sure you start before the teak starts to change color. Another important tip is to make sure to clean the furniture before applying the oil. If dirt or moisture is trapped by the oil, the wood will eventually turn black. After rinsing the furniture off, allow it to dry for at least two days before oiling. Teak oil can be found at many boat supply shops or online if you cant find it at your local stores. If allowed to weather naturally, teak turns a soft gray, while retaining its resistance to rot and mildew. SustainabilityWhile grown in the rainforests, todays teak is harvested according to strict rules and teak forests are replanted continually to ensure its continual availability for future generations.Instead of using old growth teak, todays furniture is made from renewable new growth teak. With new methods of tempering and kiln drying, new growth teak is made stronger and less prone to cracking, just like old growth teak. The Benefits of Teak Outdoor Patio FurnitureYou may think that teak furniture is a bit expensive, but if you consider how long it lasts, the price is actually quite reasonable for such high quality. While teak will last no matter how the weather treats it, if you want to take good care of your investment, covering the furniture in the winter doesnt hurt. Another useful quality of teak is it is termite proof. Teak has a beautiful grain. It is always interesting and can create an undulating, curvaceous look, especially when the furniture echoes the curves. Teak wood patio furniture also comes in a wide variety of styles to fit every taste and almost every budget. You can choose less expensive styles that fold or more expensive styles that get very elaborate. Price will be based on the quality of the wood (the best is aged up to 120 years before using it) and the design of the furniture. So if youre in the market for new patio furniture, you may want to consider teak. Not only is it beautiful, it is durable and requires very little maintenance. While you may need to make room in your budget for the style of furniture that you want, it is worth every penny. Teak furniture will last for decades no matter what weather you subject it to, and will weather beautifully to a soft silver gray. Click here if you are shopping for discounted teak patio furniture |
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