Teak is a hardwood tree native to East Asia, popular in the manufacturing of patio furniture that is mainly crafted in Indonesia, despite it also serves well for indoors and decoration purposes.
Teak is a hardwood tree native to East Asia, popular in the manufacturing of patio furniture that is mainly crafted in Indonesia, despite it also serves well for indoors and decoration purposes. Teak furniture resists contrasting the climate conditions and despite it turns from brown to grey with aging; its qualities exceed with advantage other timbers coming from Asian countries.
In fact, it is that change of color that makes designers and decorators recommend teak patio furniture as its shade of gray integrates nicely with the flora and vegetation of your garden. In addition, teak furniture does not require of specialized care and it is enough wash it with mild detergent and water during the hot days.
Moisture and humidity are staunch enemies of wood, but teak furniture resists water. You can easily remove the dust accumulate in your furniture by using a regular garden hose, just make sure to keep the water pressure at the lower end to avoid trap moisture if your teak patio furniture has an intricate design.
Teak furniture does not splinter, but it might develop small cracks over time if the weather conditions are too harsh. Teak lumber contains a high concentration of natural oil to prevent its structural crack, but applying occasionally a wood oil or spray will protect it better and delay its color change.
Sweeping your teak patio furniture from time to time keep it clean from debris and falling leaves, a cleaning routine that you will usually have to do with patio furniture regardless the material used for its manufacturing.
Remember to include your teak patio furniture in the list of to-do tasks whenever you plan a household maintenance weekend and remember that teak wood does not require you apply onto your furniture a waterproofing coat or any other specialized wood treatment.
Even though, if you want to add years to your Teak patio furniture life span, do not use harsh cleaning substances, alcohol, chemicals or detergents on it, and void spilling drinks and food on the surface of its surface because they will leave a mark on the teak, although it will fade naturally with time.
While some other patio furniture may require a paint coat during winter, teak patio furniture should not need it so make sure to buy your teak furniture at a quality retail service. Ultra-violet sun ray may weaken the sheen of your patio teak furniture exposed to desert-like climates, but if you apply to your furniture an annual teak wood oil product this will work, but do no scrub its surface.
Teak patio furniture does not require further caring beyond routinely household cleaning and the lumber is so beautiful and resistant that you can easily integrate into you interior decor to create an innovative and comfortable ambience.