For centuries, teakwood has been highly prized
for its radiant beauty, as well as its incredible strength and natural
decay-resistance. It is produced by the Tectona Grandis tree, which is
indigenous to Asia, especially Myanmar, Thailand, India, and Indonesia.
In ancient Thailand, it was once so revered, in fact, that it was
considered to be a royal tree. Teak has long been used for making
roofing and siding, walls, floors, doors, mantels, cabinets, closets,
picture frames, and sculptures. These days, it is frequently used for
making patio furniture as well.
It's easy to understand the universal appeal of
teak. The soil in which it grows is so abundant in oils and minerals,
including silica, that they permeate the tree, creating wood that is
waxy, rubbery, and dense. These desirable properties make it naturally
waterproof, decay-resistant, repellent to insects, and thermally stable,
which prevents this straight-grained wood from warping. Teak is also an
uncommonly resplendent wood, which normally ranges from amber to dark
brown, but sometimes has a reddish cast. It can be treated with a
coating of oil annually, to maintain its natural color, or left to
weather to a silvery gray.
Since the Middle Ages, teak has been used for
building ships. Still a favorite in the industry, its inherent
resistance to salt water prevents it from decaying, while its
unparalleled strength and durability allow it to endure long voyages,
foot traffic from crews and passengers, heavy cargo and equipment, and
fishing nets laden with the day's catch. Beyond merely withstanding all
of this punishment, the wood also maintains its beauty. In fact, after
World War I, members of the British Navy, while taking warships apart,
were stunned to see that the decks were still in immaculate condition.
Some of the wood was then used to build garden benches, and the
tradition of making teak outdoor furniture had begun.
Many of those benches are still in use today,
some in English gardens, and some lining the parks of London. After more
than 80 years of snow, sleet, rain, heat, humidity, and heavy use, these
benches have retained their structural integrity. Having weathered to a
silvery hue, they almost look as if they're made of metal.
Today, the tradition lives on, at
TeakDesigns.com, which offers an incredible selection of teak patio
furniture. Besides the classic benches and chairs, you'll find an
assortment of teak dining collections, lounges, reclining chairs,
folding chairs, sun beds, accent tables, terrace tables, and ottomans.
All of their patio furniture is made from top-quality Tectona Grandis
kiln-dried teakwood, exquisitely crafted using mortise-and-tenon
construction, along with solid brass and stainless steel hardware, for
the ultimate in durability.
Whether you're looking for a few patio chairs
for relaxing, a bistro table for dining al fresco, or an expansion table
for doing some elaborate entertaining, you'll find it at TeakDesigns.com.
To browse the entire collection of chic
teak patio
furniture, which features many
award-winning designs, visit
TeakDesigns.com. To contact one of
their professional consultants, call 888-293-2339, or e-mail
contact@teakdesigns.