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 - Teak wood has a large amount of rubber in its structure and this makes it naturally resistant to what the elements are likely to throw at it from wind, water, heat and frost. Also because it has its own natural oils inside the wood this makes it resistant to damage by insects as well. This is a very durable wood and can cope with all kinds of weather and won't need much maintenance over the years.
Reason 2 - Teak wood does not actually require any type of oils or polishes to be applied to the wood unlike other furniture to keep it looking great. However, some people don't like the color the teak turns after several years being outside so will apply a good teak oil to theirs.
But if the teak is not cared for then over time the levels of natural oils within the wood become much less and this can leave the surface looking and feeling rough. Also cracks may begin to appear in the woods surface which will allow mildew and fungus to penetrate it and grow in it. Even though you don't feel you need to maintain yours as regularly as other types of wood furniture outdoors it should still be. In another part of this article we look at the ways to care for teak outdoor garden furniture.
Reason 3 - Teak wood has the properties that when it comes into contact with metals it won't cause them to rust or corrode. It is for this reason people are now coming up with garden furniture designs that allow them to combine these two materials together, so that they have some completely unique and stylish for their garden.
Reason 4 - Caring for your teak outdoor garden furniture is far simpler. All that needs to be done regularly is for it to be washed down using a scrubbing brush and some mild warm soapy water. However, if the furniture is rather large then one can opt to use a high pressure water sprayer instead.
Teak wood which has not been properly maintained and becomes weathered and mildew allowed to develop on it can only be returned to its former glory using a specialist cleaning product. These contain chemicals that will not only remove the dirt but kill off the fungus and mildew that has developed on the wood. To use them you need to be wearing a good pair of protective gloves, do the work in a space that is well ventilated and away from areas where it can do damage or where people are like to be.
After you have been able to remove all the dirt etc. and the wood has been able to dry out completely it is advisable to apply a teak sealer to the wood. There are many different ones around that are suitable for using on teak outdoor garden furniture. Some can be applied using a foam brush whilst others come in a spray form, but both types allow the wood to absorb as much of the sealer as they need. Two coats need to be applied and this should be done on the same day and any excess should be removed by wiping with a clean cloth following the second coat being applied. - 15266
Reason 1 - Teak wood has a large amount of rubber in its structure and this makes it naturally resistant to what the elements are likely to throw at it from wind, water, heat and frost. Also because it has its own natural oils inside the wood this makes it resistant to damage by insects as well. This is a very durable wood and can cope with all kinds of weather and won't need much maintenance over the years.
Reason 2 - Teak wood does not actually require any type of oils or polishes to be applied to the wood unlike other furniture to keep it looking great. However, some people don't like the color the teak turns after several years being outside so will apply a good teak oil to theirs.
But if the teak is not cared for then over time the levels of natural oils within the wood become much less and this can leave the surface looking and feeling rough. Also cracks may begin to appear in the woods surface which will allow mildew and fungus to penetrate it and grow in it. Even though you don't feel you need to maintain yours as regularly as other types of wood furniture outdoors it should still be. In another part of this article we look at the ways to care for teak outdoor garden furniture.
Reason 3 - Teak wood has the properties that when it comes into contact with metals it won't cause them to rust or corrode. It is for this reason people are now coming up with garden furniture designs that allow them to combine these two materials together, so that they have some completely unique and stylish for their garden.
Reason 4 - Caring for your teak outdoor garden furniture is far simpler. All that needs to be done regularly is for it to be washed down using a scrubbing brush and some mild warm soapy water. However, if the furniture is rather large then one can opt to use a high pressure water sprayer instead.
Teak wood which has not been properly maintained and becomes weathered and mildew allowed to develop on it can only be returned to its former glory using a specialist cleaning product. These contain chemicals that will not only remove the dirt but kill off the fungus and mildew that has developed on the wood. To use them you need to be wearing a good pair of protective gloves, do the work in a space that is well ventilated and away from areas where it can do damage or where people are like to be.
After you have been able to remove all the dirt etc. and the wood has been able to dry out completely it is advisable to apply a teak sealer to the wood. There are many different ones around that are suitable for using on teak outdoor garden furniture. Some can be applied using a foam brush whilst others come in a spray form, but both types allow the wood to absorb as much of the sealer as they need. Two coats need to be applied and this should be done on the same day and any excess should be removed by wiping with a clean cloth following the second coat being applied. - 15266
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As one can see there are many advantage to choosing teak outdoor garden furniture instead of other materials such as plastic. one may also want to consider purchasing a shed so one have some storage space for oner furniture should it be required.
