If you have never heard of teak or teakwood, you are in for a surprise. Have you ever sat in a chair or perhaps on a bench in a park or outdoor bistro and found the wood to be a thick, very heavy, material? Now you probably did not lift up the bench before you sat in it, but you might have pulled out a heavy dining chair from a dining table to sit in it and noticed the weight. More than like the chair was made of Teak.
Teak is special because it is made from a deciduous hardwood tree native to the highlands of east India through Burma and has for years been the prime choice of shipbuilders.
Fine furniture manufacturers use teak because of its durability in the most extreme climate conditions. Understand that teak will fade and turn a silvery color if not cleaned and protected.
When you use a concentrated teak furniture cleaner to remove accumulated dirt you can restore it to its original color. After using a cleaner, then use a Teak Protector which has a UV inhibitor in it to reduce the weathering effect from natural sunlight. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for preservation and maintenance of their fine outdoor teak patio furniture.
You will note on your teak patio furniture that it will have a slight surface sheen to it. The natural teakwood has a high oil and silica content to it which is one of the reasons why it is so durable and resistant to rotting and insects.
Teakwood will last for centuries and is a natural living material. There will be slight cracks you will notice in your teak patio furniture, but that is because of the small amounts of moisture absorbed. They are normal weathering effects and have no effect on the long lasting use of your teakwood patio furniture.
Enjoy nature's beauty with teak patio furniture!
