Outdoor Furniture-Teak: Understanding Teak
Before you invest in teak outdoor furniture, you should invest some time in understanding where it comes from and how to make an informed purchase decision.
Tectona grandis is a deciduous (annual) hardwood tree indigenous to the dry, hilly terrains of Southeast Asia and Indonesia. It is extremely dense-grained and highly resistant to decay, warping, shrinkage and swelling. These characteristics make teak patio furniture extremely durable. Teak has a high natural oil content which acts as a natural preservative, allowing furniture made from this wood to be left outdoors for decades.