When it comes to outdoor furniture, nothing could be more popular than teak furniture. They are by far the preferred outdoor furniture for so many homeowners. Let’s find out its distinctive features and the underlying advantages and disadvantages of buying and using this type of outdoor furniture.
Teak furniture gets an A-plus score when it comes to durability. The teak woods from which they are made are superbly constructed by nature to have very tight wood grains. This allows teak wood furniture to withstand high stresses and heavy loads. Well, of course, if it’s seating for people and only food is placed on the table tops, then perhaps all the different types of outdoor materials will survive. But durability isn’t just about carrying heavy loads. It also speaks of a longer lasting quality. With teak garden furniture, the wood grains are not only tightly interwoven, but are also rich in natural oils. This makes them capable of repelling moisture to prevent rot and also repels termites and pests that can gnaw through your wood, making them last for generations.
Another advantage of teak garden furniture is the style. Only highly skilled artisans handle expensive teak wood material, therefore each piece produced exudes unparalleled elegance and beauty. The teak pieces also have a beautiful natural gold-tone finish. What is more interesting is that they require little or practically no maintenance. You can leave your teak chairs or tables out in the open and over time they will turn to a silvery patina, giving them a very unique weathered look.
With all these advantages to teak furniture, you probably think that there are no disadvantages to it. Well, you are wrong. It all comes down to price. Not all homeowners can afford its thousand dollar price tag. Many would have liked to have a teak chair or table in their garden, but the scarcity of the material used to make this beautiful piece of furniture makes it a wild dream for some.