Teak Patio Sets to some people represent the pinnacle of outdoor patio furniture. This is in large part due to the exotic nature of teak wood. Teak is native to south Asia and has been used as a marine material in shipbuilding for many years due to its superior durability and weather and insect resistant properties. Teak is now grown on plantations and receives a certification if it is grown and harvested in a sustainable manner.
Teak furniture patio sets come in different types of sets. The core patio furniture sets are covered in detail in another article. The basics of furniture sets include patio dining sets, bistro sets, bar sets and conversation sets.
Garden benches are another very popular teak furniture item. There are many design styles and they can be found in matching styles to most of your other patio furniture.
Teak patio sets also include sets that are complimentary to your core furniture. These accessory sets include planter box sets, patio lights and lanterns, teak dining table place mats and more. Other teak patio accessory items include wall decor, patio umbrellas and storage containers.
Because teak is a very easy to work with wood, you can also have custom teak patio furniture and accessories made to you specifications. It is especially straight forward for an accomplished woodworker to duplicate a piece of furniture made with another material into teak.
Maintaining teak furniture is straight forward. First off, teak is heavy with natural oils so it self-maintains better than most woods. All it really needs is a good hand washing with soap and water about once a year to remove dirt and moss. The teak will weather to a natural light gray color if left untreated. If you want to keep the original fresh wood color and shine, then you have a couple of options including applying oil, sealers or varnish. Make sure the product you chose matches your intended use (indoor or outdoor, lots of sunlight, etc).
Teak is a great choice for outdoor furniture. Its warms and beauty should last many years with just a little bit of regular maintenance. Buying teak patio sets usually saves you a little bit of money which is nice because teak furniture costs significantly more than many other materials. It is still a super choice if you can afford it and can be a great long-term investment.
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