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Teak Outdoor Furniture – Care and Maintenance
Buying teak outdoor furniture guarantees you one thing among many others – you will not have to do much work at all to maintain and preserve your teak wood tables, chairs and accessories!
Outdoor teak furniture is made from teak wood, which comes from the Teak tree found in Southeastern Asia. Great for indoors when it comes to tables, desks or cabinets, teak wood is even better for outdoor furniture like patio tables and park benches. The reason for this is that the natural properties of this hard wood mean it is resistant to water, weather and insects.
Teak wood resists mold, mildew, splintering and pests that can often destroy wooden furniture. Grade A teak wood is usually kiln dried to a low moisture level before manufacturing to ensure greater solidity and reliability. In Grade A teak wood you will not find any cracks or knotholes. If it is kiln-dried, it’s even better because it will have a very low moisture level – so it won’t shrink, slip or move. Check with the suppliers or manufacturers of your teak outdoor furniture to make sure these steps were taken to provide you with the best available quality.
As teak furniture ages, the only thing you will notice is that it fades to a serene gray color. Some people admire this color and appreciate its beauty but it can also be restored to the original honey brown with some fine sanding.
There are other steps you can take to really preserve your outdoor teak furniture. You can buy teak prep, which should be applied to the wood before teak oil and teak cleaner, which will all help to preserve the life of your prized furniture.
Adding covers to your outdoor teak furniture will further strengthen its resistance to harsh weather and the elements, so if you are very concerned about its well being, take this step to give yourself added peace of mind.
Remember, buying teak wood furniture is a solid investment for outdoor use, but you will get more value and life out of your furniture by applying the above mentioned steps to preserve its life.