Teak Outdoor Garden Furniture

When it comes to furniture for outdoors in the garden there are many different materials from which it can be made. However, one material that seems to be proving popular although it is also the most expensive is furniture that is made from teak wood. In this article we take a look at some of the reasons why teak outdoor garden furniture is proving so popular these days.

Reason 1 – This particular type of wood has a very high rubber content within it and it is this which actually provides the wood with a natural resistance to heat, frost and water. As well as having a high rubber content the wood has a large amount of oil in it which protects it from being damaged by any kinds of insects. In fact this wood is so durable that it can withstand all kinds of weather without requiring any kind of maintenance for several years.

Reason 2 – Teak outdoor garden furniture unlike other wooden garden furniture needs no oils or polishes to be applied regularly to retain its original appearance. However, if allowed to stay outside over time the wood’s color will change and to prevent this from happening some people like to apply a good quality teak oil to theirs.

However, if the teak furniture is not cared for over time the natural oils in the wood become depleted and this can lead to the surface of the furniture being damaged. Along with the surface becoming rough, cracks may appear allow the right environment in which fungus can develop. It may be several years before you feel that your teak garden furniture needs maintaining, but if you care for it properly then it will last for years to come. Below in another part of this article we look at the types of things one can do to care for teak outdoor garden furniture.

Reason 3 – As unlike other woods when it comes into contact with metals teak does not allow rust or corrosion to form and which could actually effect the furniture’s stability. Therefore combining teak and metal means that you can opt for a more unique style of garden furniture if you want.

Reason 4 – It is much easier to look after garden furniture that has been made using teak than other types of wood or metal. To care for yours you need just to wash it down regularly with some warm soapy water and a scrubbing brush. But if you have several pieces of teak garden furniture that need cleaning then using a high pressure sprayer on its most gentle setting instead.

If however the wood has not been cared for and has become badly weathered and mildew has appeared then it will need to be cleaned before it can be finished. To do this you will need to purchase a specialist cleaning product which will help to remove all dirt, mildew and fungus from the wood. But because these products contain specialist chemicals one needs to make sure that the area where cleaning is taking place is well ventilated and away from areas where it can cause damage to other things. Plus you need to make sure that you wear a good pair of sturdy gloves also.

After the teak has been cleaned and washed down now it needs time to dry out. To fully dry out it will take several days and only after this can the right kind of teak wood sealer be applied. Such sealers for teak outdoor garden furniture can be applied either with a foam brush or they come in a spray bottle. But both types will ensure that the wood is able to absorb enough of the sealer to provide it with the right level of protection. In one day two coats of the teak wood sealer need to be applied and after the second coat has been applied any excess needs to be removed by wiping it away with a clean cloth.