Teak furniture is widely accepted as the standard for outside patio furniture, especially in marine environments. Teak weathers exceptionally well in just about all weather conditions. Like all woods, teak will turn a nice silver grey over time. Teak is a hard wood, much harder than Redwood, Poplar and Cedar. It is stronger than many other types of wood used to make patio furniture. Teak can be stained and finished if desired. The most common finish for Teak is a clear satin finish. Teak furniture is made into many forms of patio furniture including chairs, tables, lounges and much more.
Teak deck furniture can be expensive however. Patio furniture made from teak is usually 2X more expensive than similar products made from Redwood, Cedar or other woods. This price difference is largely due to the cost to import the lumber. Teak does not grow naturally in the US so all lumber must be imported. There are many US based companies that import lumber ( usually from Asia, Indonesia ) and manufacture the furniture domestically. Many other companies simply make the patio furniture overseas and import the furniture to the US.
Another aspect to consider when purchasing Teak patio furniture, is that Teak trees are disappearing rapidly from over harvesting. Many countries do not regulate the lumber companies and many of the Teak forests have disappeared from over harvesting. I recommend that you spend a few moments to see if you are purchasing your furniture from a manufacture that supports sustainable harvesting practices. This is where the lumber companies harvest just enough, and replant trees in order to maintain a steady rate of harvesting and not depleting the resources.
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