With its smooth glossy finish, graceful silver ageing and its simplistic charm, teak garden furniture defines itself as a timeless statement piece found in any English home. Its origins date back centuries, having been widely used in India for over 2000 years and cultivated by Danish colonists almost 200 years ago. Recognised for its incredible durability and elegant colouring, teak has become one of the most popular and high quality materials for garden furniture in the world.
What type of wood is teak? A lot of factors contribute to making teak, Tectona grandis, the finest material for garden furniture. Grade A teak furniture is sourced from the heartwood. It has tight grain and a high oil content, making it incredibly durable and weather resistant. To assure the highest quality, teak goes through a lengthy drying process. Teak must have a moisture content of 12% or less. To achieve this, teak wood is dried in a kiln for up to 8 weeks. Further to this, teak furniture is constructed with mortise and tenon joinery, allowing the natural expansion and contraction of wood and avoiding the deterioration of metal screws. These combined processes raise the quality of the teak, assuring longevity. The colour of teak changes with age. The warm, honey colour that it possesses when new slowly ages into the now classic silver that teak is recognisable for. Both colours are timeless and tasteful. To maintain the golden colour of new teak, all that is needed is a gentle application of a water-based teak protector. Equally, to achieve the silver colour, no effort is required - in time it will weather to a beautiful silvery-grey patina. There is minimal maintenance required to keep teak looking graceful. However, if you prefer, there is a range of water-based teak care products available to preserve that brand new feeling. Whatever the style or colour of your teak garden furniture, you are guaranteed a timeless, elegant piece that will last a lifetime.
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