Best Patio Furniture Choices

There are many kinds of wood that are used to build furniture. As the name implies, teak furniture is made of teak wood, which is a type of tropical hardwood grown in locations like Costa Rica. The golden brown wood contains a hard and waxy oil compound that naturally protects it from the effects of temperature, sun and rain, as well as from bugs and disease. No painting, staining or special chemicals are required. For that reason, teak furniture, such as patio chairs and chaise lounges, is extremely popular for patios, decks, poolside and sunrooms.

If you own a boat, you may already be familiar with teak wood. Often the wood railings, benches and cabin walls on sailboats and yachts are made of teak. That’s why teak furniture is often found on boats, too. Not only does it match the construction of the boat, but also it looks great and weathers well. Natural teak can be found in various shades including deep browns, golden tints, and soft blonde colors.

Despite the natural protection built into teak, you need to properly care for teak furniture or it will lose its naturally golden luster and become more succeptible to disease and mold. This is also true for any chairs, chaise lounges or Adirondack chairs that are made of cedar, pine and even rattan. You must take care of the wood or it will change to a grayish silver color over time.

Protecting Your Teak Furniture from Aging

There are two ways to protect the look of your teak furniture. One way is to apply teak oil to the outer surfaces once a season, following the directions on the container. You can find the oil at marine suppliers.

The second way to protect your teak furniture is with a set of sturdy fabric patio covers. When you won’t be sitting in the patio chair or chaise lounge for an extended period, just drape a cover over the pieces. Patio furniture covers are available in home stores and online in a wide variety of attractive colors and patterns.

So, as you shop for seating for your patio, deck, sunroom, or poolside, consider teak furniture. You will love the glowing wood finish, the elegant styling and the sturdy construction for many years. Best of all, teak furniture looks great!

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