Tasteful Teak
The wood of the teak tree, Tectona Grandis, has been used for centuries for building ships. Teak wood contains silica and natural oils, making it impervious to insects and wood rot. It is able to withstand extreme weather conditions of cold, heat and humidity. After WWII, when many British ships were taken apart for salvage, the teak wood was recycled into outdoor teak furniture. Thoughout England today, you will still find benches made from the salaged teak in parks and other public areas. It is this lasting durability, coupled with its natural beauty, that makes teak patio furniture so popular today.
Most modern teak garden furniture is made from Indonesian teak. Its popularity has led to depletion of natural, old-growth teak trees. To make up the loss, Indonesia established plantations for growing teak. Plantation teak provides a sustainable resource for teak wood. Another source of wood for your teak porch or deck furniture is recycled teak from ‘Rumah Joglo’ which are traditional Indonesian houses. When these houses are torn down, the teak wood is reclaimed. So, that nice teak bar set on your patio or by your pool may be made from the ancient timbers of an Indonesian home.
Today you can find tasteful teak furniture of almost any style in a variety of pieces, from tables and chairs to rockers, swings and benches, or even as accessories for your outdoor teak shower. Whatever your choice, whatever your need, you will find the lasting quality and enduring beauty of teak furniture to be one of the best investments you can make in your home. Learn more about the wide selection of teak for your outdoor living environment in other articles here at Tasteful Teak.
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