The appeal of teak garden furniture

There can surely be nothing more delightful than eating and drinking outside on a hot summer’s day.

In the UK, our summers can be short-lived, so we’ve got to make the best of them when we do have good weather. That’s why choosing the right teak garden furniture for your outside space is so important.

Teak’s many qualities make it popular with garden furniture manufacturers and buyers everywhere. In fact, teak is so sought after, that until recently it was under threat of extinction due to excessive deforestation. Now the felling of these trees is strictly controlled to ensure a continued and rejuvenated supply of wood. What is it about teak that makes it the wood of choice for the construction of garden furniture?

Beauty
The colour and grain of teak wood makes it extremely attractive to garden furniture makers and home owners. It needs minimal maintenance and does not need to be treated or sealed on a regular basis in the way other woods do. Teak wood has inherent imperfections which serve to enhance its natural beauty. Teak garden furniture can be left to the elements and will become an elegant silver-grey colour.

Resistance
Teak contains silica, which makes it resistant to fungal decay, water, rotting, warping, shrinking, swelling and many chemicals.  It will not rust or corrode metals it comes in contact with and it can withstand the elements of all seasons. Teak is highly resistant to moisture, fire, acid and alkalis. This, combined with the fact that it is an extremely heavy wood, with dense fibres that make it relatively easy to cut and graft, make it one of the finest woods from which to construct garden furniture.

Durability
Teak is a dense, coarse, close-grained hardwood.  It contains naturally high levels of resinous oil that acts as an insect repellent and allows it to be resistant to moisture and the drying effects of weather. In fact, it is so high in natural oils that it doesn’t need to be treated with oil or varnish for it to be suitable for use in exposed locations.

Luxury
Teak garden furniture oozes quality and sophistication. A cut above the average piece of garden furniture, it lends a touch of class to any garden. For anyone wanting solid and well-made garden furniture, teak wood should be the first port of call and it never fails to impress visitors.

For beautiful, quality teak garden furniture look no further than Patio-Furniture LLP. We have a wide range of teak garden furniture to suit every size of garden and budget. Call us now on 01726 817567.