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Why Choose Teak Outdoor Furniture
No matter what material you choose, you can be certain that your patio furniture set with a casual feel will give your home just the right touch of warmth that makes your guests feel right at home.
However many homes feature beautiful outdoor furniture made from teak. As you shop around for outdoor furniture, you will notice that much of the higher quality pieces are actually made from teak wood, and for good reason, purchasing pieces made with teak offers advantages because its a hard strong durable golden-brown wood, which is both resistant to the elements and requires little maintenance.
Long Lasting
Since teak patio furniture lasts a lifetime, you must be sure that the set or piece that you buy is something that you will love for a lifetime.Teak furniture and benches are a beautiful addition to your home and garden, so take the time to make sure you keep them looking good.
Although teak is a weather resistant form of wood, it still requires a little bit of care and maintenance to prolong the life of the furniture and keep it looking beautiful.
Regardless of the season, teak furniture can safely be left outdoors without diminishing its durability or presentation, and is easy to care for with a bit of warm soapy water and a scrub brush to remove any dirt or dust is a good idea, especially prior to you applying an teak wood oil (remember to let the wood dry before applying).
Teak Oil to maintain the color
If you prefer a warm brown look to your patio furniture, than that is easily achieved by using a teak oil on the furniture.
The reason for applying a teak oil 2 to 3 times a year to the furniture is so that it maintains the rich honey tones of the wood when you first purchased the furniture and also stops the wood from weathering to a soft grey colour.
Natural Weathering
Should you choose to allow the wood to weather naturally to the appealing silver grey you are than free from any hassle of treating your teak patio furniture with any wood spray or oils to keep it safe.
While new, teak patio furniture is available in different colors from light to dark brown with the passage of time, it transforms into a light silver gray. To preserve this beautiful taupe shade of gray, you can wash the teak patio furniture every spring with mild detergent and water. For a better appearance, teak patio furniture requires cleaning that can be done with a soft brush or pad and some warm, mild detergent.
Also teak furniture is more or less impervious to being attacked by either insects or rot and this is due to the high concentrations of natural oils within the wood that repel the insects, mould and fungus.
Top Tip
Since in most cases teak wood is left untreated when used for teak patio furniture, you should avoid spilling food or drinks on the wood surface and wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
When investing in your outdoor patio or garden, or decorating the verranda, and even for indoor decorating, teak wood outdoor patio furniture is simply the wisest choice you could make.
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