Outdoor Teak Furniture

Outdoor Teak Furniture

Teak Outdoor Furniture - Description and Benefits of This Awesome Wood
By Chris Hankins - Ezinearticles

Tectona Grandis is the Latin name for Teak, and Jati is the Indonesian name for Teak where the Teak lumber originates. Teak is a hardwood of the family Verbenaceae. Teak wood is one of the most durable woods in all weather conditions. It is said that Teak is stable, luxurious and has low maintenance, making it a fantastic choice for outdoor furniture. With all this in mind, one would really consider this wood to be one of the finest outdoor materials that you could use. When new it is a honey blonde color and after one or two seasons outdoors, it will turn a soft, silver gray. It is also stated that there is never any warping, twisting, rotting or splintering. Teak is knot free, smooth to the touch, including a pleasant aroma that lasts for years. This distinctive, pleasant odor has been compared to the smell of leather.

So, why can this outdoor furniture consisting of pool and patio furniture, including bars, tall tables and bar stools/chairs etc., be such a lasting and luxurious wood? Well, starting with what this wood is will help with the reality of its worth. Teak is not a very fast grower and trees may reach 130 to 150 feet high. The trunks can measure up to 3-5 feet wide. It will take at least 50 to 60 years for the tree to become desirable Teak hardwood ready for shaping it in to fantastic looking outdoor furniture. Teak is a deciduous tree, which grows in dry, hilly terrains of forests in Southeast Asia; the obvious being it cannot grow in rain forests. The best of the best hardwood comes from Indonesia. "Perum Perhutani is a government agency who is responsible for managing the forests and plantations," which is comforting to know that this is monitored across the ocean.

Teak is a beautiful golden, dark, or reddish brown color. Its grain is mostly straight and sometimes it will be wavy. With its rich natural oils, it is easy to work with resulting in a very smooth finish. Its high natural oil content continually preserves this wood so it can be left outdoors for many, many years. Weather, being very harsh sometimes, such as moisture or the drying effects from the sun, allow this awesome wood to only prove how resistant it can be. Strangely, it is stated that rust or corrosion that can be caused from metals cannot hinder this wood's stability and resistance. The high level of resinous oil present in the timber seemingly helps to act as a natural insect repellent; referring to termites or other wood boring pests.

From this information it is obvious that Teak is a very valuable wood. It is seemingly very important in the building of trim on decks and detail work on expensive boats and for fine luxury furniture, and also it is used for flooring, carving, and cabinetwork. Why, because of its unwavering ability of withstanding the outdoor elements!

Knowing this, a person can be reassured that Teak outdoor furniture would be a wise choice for a deck or patio. An awesome thought comes to mind. Can you imagine this wood being used as the floor for a patio? Wow! Deciding on purchasing Teak outdoor bar stools and bar furniture made of such a fine durable wood seems to be a more than "wise" decision, so to speak. Maybe some colorful durable outdoor cushions could also customize this furniture boosting your patio or pool to a "Better Homes and Gardens" scene! Now, realizing the beauty that is within your reach and available, this could be a very rewarding decorating adventure.

Outdoor Teak Furniture