Why is Teak the best wood choice for outdoor furniture?
It is said that the first outdoor Teak benches were made of decking from old sailing ships. When these ships were salvaged, the decking was in such good condition that the wood was recycled and made into park benches. You can find these benches in public parks all over England, some of which are more than a century old. Teak has a very high natural oil and rubber content, making it virtually impervious to all weather conditions. Teak’s natural oils also resist rot, decay and even insects don’t especially like the taste of the oil. Teak can be left outside all year around, surviving even the most extreme weather conditions. There really are no other woods that have the same unique set of properties as Teak, making it the gold standard for outdoor furniture (as well as sailboats). Left natural, teak is virtually maintenance-free. Over time the furniture will patina and turn a beautiful grey color. This patina effect is caused by the sun oxidizing the oil on the surface of the wood to for
