Caring for Outdoor Teak Furniture
The backyard get together has become very popular in the last few years as the economy has forced so many people to spend more time at home instead of going on expensive vacations. Fuel prices are also effecting how families spend their weekends. Because of this many families are upgrading the back yards. For what you would pay for a two-week family vacation, even inside the U.S., can pay for a backyard that will be the envy of all of your family, friends and neighbors.
One great option for your patio is outdoor teak furniture which is quite a bit more expensive than other wooden patio furniture but more than makes up for the difference with quality. Besides being one of the most beautiful woods available, and also one of the most durable. Teaks natural environment is a salty one so it has developed a very good resistance to harsh weather. Most woods will wear out in 1-3 years, depending on the wood, but teak will last many years. Especially if cared for correctly.
Teak has a very lustrous orange brown color. The sun will damage anything left out in it, even this high quality material. Teak patio furniture can take a lot more sunshine than most materials but over time those rich tones will fade to a dull silver/gray. Make it a practice to keep your patio furniture in the shade as much as possible. One way of doing this is to use a patio umbrella if you do not have a covered patio.
Teak is a wood that is naturally heavy in oils. These oils are what protect the wood from weather damage for such a long time. The problem is that when the wood was cut from the tree is lost its connection to the oil. This means that you must regularly oil your furniture to help protect it from the weather.
With just a few easy precautions like these teak can last for nearly 80 years. With your help you patio furniture can protect itself for generations.
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