Wood Patio Furniture – Many Different Types

When you think of wood patio furniture, you think about sitting outside, with your tea or diet coke, watching the kids play, or just relaxing, getting away from the computer, the phone and anything else that is beckoning your attention inside.

Your patio furniture therefore, is important to you and needs to be something that will last and stand up to the rain, the sun and even the snow. There aren’t too many types of patio furniture that can stand up to all of these elements but one.

Teak wood patio furniture is one that will stand up to the elements and time. The wood is dense, very sturdy and extremely durable. It is not damaged easily, so it can take the beating of the weather and the kids.

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Teak has natural oils that make the wood impermeable to the elements. Whether it is rain, hail, snow, high humidity or extreme heat and sun, the teak wood can stand up to it.

Unlike other wood, teak wood patio furniture will not lose its beautiful sheen or richness. It does quite the opposite, it will become more beautiful as the years pass. When you first purchase the furniture, you will see that it is a beautiful golden brown, as it ages it turns to an ash gray in color, giving it a very refined and dignified appearance.

You will occasionally want to wash it down with soap and water, preferably once-a-year. If you do this, your teak wood patio furniture will be preserved and look beautiful forever. If you want to keep the golden brown color, all you need to do is a bit of light sanding and brush on a light coat of teak oil, and that’s it.

Teak wood patio furniture may tend to crack as teak wood does. But this is nothing to be concerned about, it is normal for this type of wood, it is still extremely tough and will last. You may want to add some teak oil to the cracked areas to keep it moisturized to prevent further cracking.

Your furniture will also be termite resistant, so no worries there either. The only thing that will damage it is juice or wine. If a spill happens, sand, wash with soapy water and then brush a couple of coats of teak oil…good as new.

Teak wood patio furniture will be a great investment for your backyard, you will enjoy it for years and who knows, hand it down to your kids.