What is Teak Furniture?

You have seen teak furniture displayed out in front of some of the most beautiful yards as the centerpieces of the yard's cozy, yet classy demeanor. Teak furniture is made out of teak wood which comes from several different parts of the world. Some of those places include exotic rain forests where the wood has to withstand lots of weathering, while other places include teak plantation sites, made especially for the harvesting of teak wood. Teak wood is perhaps one of the strongest types of woods that has been made to withstand the most hazardous weather conditions. Just imagine the weather conditions of a rain forest, now think of how much more wear and tear that your back yard will be able to put on your outdoor furniture. Outdoor teak furniture is the ideal centerpiece for your yard or patio, and it is perfect in every way. It is made with natural oils that help to fight of rot, mold, and insects, and it does not splinter like most other types of outdoor furniture does. Outdoor ...  more

Teak is a hardwood that has the benefit of being easy to work with, in addition to its structural strength and durability. Because of those qualities, woodworkers have been making teak furniture for centuries. Teak wood grows in countries that have tropical rainforests, such as India, Thailand and Malaysia. Since the Middle Ages, teak wood has been prized as material in the shipbuilding industry because the wood has the unique qualities of not rotting or accumulating rust even when joined with metal. Due to its high oil content, teak wood is water repellent which also makes it resistant to insect infestation. Early teak furniture makers recognized these weatherproof advantages when British sailing ships were decommissioned but the teak was still salvageable. In the 1800s during the Victorian era, furniture makers experimented with the idea of creating teak furniture for outdoor use - and that is one of the primary markets for teak furniture even today. Teak park benches still in use ...  more