Wood Garden Furniture Furniture
Teak (Tectona Grandis) is the premier timber for outdoor furniture.
Teak looks beautiful and has excellent qualities that make it an all round ideal choice for Patio Furniture.
The high oils content produced naturally by the tree is the principal reason why the hardwood is extremely hardwearing even when not treated. An important point to remember is the older the tree , the higher the oils content. Another point to consider is the grade of wood to be used. The superior Grade A timber is sourced from the outer layers of the tree where there are fewer knots and the colour is superb. The cheaper teak furniture is generally sourced from Grade B or even C meaning more knots, colour difference and more prone to splitting
There are many other choices for your furniture such as:

1. Metal
2. Iroko
3. Steel

But Why Teak?
Teak is capable of withstanding the elements for decades. Unless preferred, the use of teak oils or preservatives is not absolutely required - teak was, for example, used on decks of battleships it was so hard wearing.
How is it maintained?
If left outside untreated, the timber will become a soft silver-grey in colour produced by oxidization of the surface. If you prefer to maintain this colour it is recommended the furniture be cleaned at least once a year.
In particularly damp locations a green mould colour could be formed on surface parts. This and any other dirt marks can simply be scrubbed off using a bristle brush and warm, soapy water. If you prefer, however, to maintain a more original appearance then the furniture should be treated. Please note, it is not necessary to treat the wood in order to ‘preserve it’. Treating the timber simply slows down the weathering process
Is the teak a sustainable source?
Teak is not a native species to the wild forests of Indonesia. The teak originates from plantations that were first established by the Dutch, around 150 years ago. A policy of strict and careful cultivation is applied and the timber is only felled when it has reached an age of 50-60 years. Replanting of the teak forests is ongoing
This source and others exclude illegally harvested timber from forests where conservation values are threatened or violation of civil and traditional rights take place
Due to this teak makes an all round excellent choice for Patio Furniture, choose teak and you will enjoy i9t for many years to come.

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