Teak Furniture? How Good?

 

Not cheap but not so expensive, teak furniture is becoming increasingly more popular for indoor & outdoor spaces.  For many people, the price of these lounge furniture, tables and chairs can be somewhat daunting, but for others, the benefits far outweigh the price.  It is important to know about this variety of furniture before you consider adding it to your home so you can decide if this could be the suitable option for you.

DURABLE & LONG LASTING

  Its been hard to get evergreen furniture nowadays. It may seem that many varieties of indoor & outdoor furniture will rust and start rotting almost as soon as it’s positions.  It must be stored  & can last when properly maintained, but normally, the shelf life on a lot of the patio furniture that you will find is only about five years.  This can turn into an expensive endeavor for numerous people & the upkeep of typical furniture that’s kept in the yard can get to be too much for many people.

This may be part of the reason that a lot of people are deciding to get teak furniture for their deck.  Unlike a lot of the tables and chairs that are accessible, a reliable teak set will last for over twenty years if it is accurately maintained.  The good news is that there really isn’t too much that needs to be done to this patio furniture to keep it looking beautiful.

Teak is one of the strongest woods you can buy.  It does not splinter, which means that you will not have to spend hours sanding it down every year.  This wood contains natural oils that might not make your furniture shine, but it will protect the wood on its own.  However, there are still things that you will have to do to make sure that your teak patio furniture doesn’t begin to crack over time. 

 

  

WEATHER & BUG RESISTANCE

Teak furniture is one of very few natural products that are bug & weather resistant.  It can stand up to the most unforgiving environments & even does well in harsh, windy, rainy locations.  Over time, it will develop a patina because of the natural oils in the wood.  Many people choose to clean their patio furniture & others prefer to leave it the way it is.

The grain of the wood is extraordinary, too.  It is strong and smooth & unlike metal patio furniture, it doesn’t get so hot from setting in the sun that you burn your skin when you touch it.  This means that you can comfortably enjoy your furniture even if the sun has been shining down on it all day long.

Many people hesitate to buy any kind of wood furnishings for their patio because they worry that it will not stand up to wood boring insects & humidity.  With teak, however, you do not have to worry that bugs will get in because the oils naturally protect the wood from most insects.   The usual amounts of moisture won't damage this type of wood, either, which is why many boats feature teak in them.

If you are considering purchasing new patio furniture this year, why not take a look at teak furniture?  You may be surprised at what an excellent choice it is for you.