Attributes of Teak Patio Furniture

Today there are so many choices available for patio furniture including a variety of fine wood pieces. Teak patio furniture is some of the longest lasting outdoor furniture you will ever buy. Yes, teak patio furniture usually costs a bit more than other types, but if it lasts for decades you certainly get your moneys worth. Let's look at the positive attributes of teak patio furniture and care.

Real teak wood furniture is constructed of an extremely strong, durable wood. The key to buying teak patio furniture that may last a lifetime is quality craftsmanship. The wood is strong, but how it is assembled makes all the difference in how long teak garden chairs or benches will last.

After purchasing teak patio furniture, you can decide just how much care you want to give it. That is to say, whether you maintain the golden color of the wood or let is weather into a beautiful silver-gray. New teak garden furniture comes in a golden color with a polished appearance from the oils contained within the wood.

If no care is given to teak patio furniture, it will weather to a natural silver-gray color in about nine months. This occurs as a result of rain and sun exposure. As the wood ages, you may also see fine cracks, which is a natural result as wood expands. If you prefer the natural weathered look, the only maintenance required is to brush off dirt occasionally with a soft brush or a damp sponge.

When your teak patio furniture needs a thorough cleaning, you can mix up a bucket of one part bleach to four parts liquid dish soap and scrub the teak furniture piece with a soft bristled-brush. Rinse each piece of furniture thoroughly with the garden hose.

If you prefer to retain the golden color on your teak patio furniture, use a teak sealer. This might take you about 30 minutes or so to apply to one piece of furniture. However, the sealer will last for a year and that is all that is required. Not much work at all. Suppose you let your teak patio furniture weather and turn gray. Then you decide you don't care for the look. No problem, just apply teak cleaner and like magic the color of your teak furniture will be restored to the golden shade.

Incidentally, just because you let teak wood weather it only changes the color. The strength of each teak wood piece is just as strong as before and will last just as long. Teak patio furniture is resistant to decay and termites, which makes it ideal for your home patio needs.

Sources:

http://reviews.ebay.com/Teak-Buying-Guide_W0QQugidZ10000000001629492

http://goarticles.com/article/Teak-Garden-Furniture/4012159/