Tuesday, August 18, 2009

The Ultimate Outdoor Furniture

By Kylee Thompson

Summer time means good things and fun times. Bar B Q's and neighborhood parties are always a lot of fun but you must have some patio furniture to accommodate the party. Most of us have some sort of form of patio furniture, but for most people it is not very nice and breaks easily. What if i told you there was a type of patio furniture that lasts the test of time and does not need replacing?

Teak wood and furniture pieces are the types of furniture I'm talking about. Teak wood has a long track record of being able to last through time and is very durable. Ship makers used teak wood in the 1400's to make ships as the wood is very strong and very durable. Teak wood is grown in south east asia and is also grown in India. Because the wood is not grown in the US the price is a little more expensive because of the rarity of teak wood.

Teak wood has properties which make it much more durable than other woods. First of all it possesses rubber and natural oils which give it durability and the ability to keep an ageless look. Teak wood has a low moisture count which allows it to decay much much slower than other woods.

Teak furniture is one of a kind as it really is worth the money. Teak furniture comes in all kinds of styles but the most popular is the outdoor patio furniture. The reason being is because teak patio furniture does not need any maintenance and is very easy to take care of.

Real teak wood furniture can be purchased at most furniture stores. The catch is making sure you find a real piece of teak wood. There are a lot of imitators out there so make sure you know where the wood came from and make sure the moisture count is low. If you do these two things you will know that the teak furniture is legitimate.

Quality furniture made of teak wood is something you will cherish and love forever.

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