ABOUT TEAK

When shopping for teak furniture... make sure you are buying furniture made from 100% kiln dried solid teak wood, and not furniture made from Shorea wood or a combination of lesser quality woods that have not been kiln dried to resist warping and splitting. We utilize only 100% genuine plantation grown kiln dried solid teak wood from Vietnam that is of the highest quality available in the world.
Why is teakwood always the first choice for outdoor use? This immensely stable timber has a high oil and rubber content, a natural water repellent, which makes it virtually immune to rotting and a favorite for use in constructing sailboats and other ocean sailing vessels. Teakgarden´s outdoor teak line of furniture weathers beautifully, season after season, and can be left untreated outside without the risk of rotting. We set the highest standards in our industry and enjoy a reputation for the manufacture of high quality, low maintenance, teak garden furniture.
Only the finest quality teak is selected for use in our products and then combined with top grade solid brass or stainless steel castings for durable, attractive garden furniture.

CARE OF TEAK

Left alone to age, the natural color of teak furnishings will patina to a soft, silver-grey. Imperfections, which are inherent properties of the wood, will show over time, enhancing the beauty of the furniture. In humid or wet climates, or after rains, the wood may naturally expand and contract, causing the grain to rise. This is to be expected with exposure to the elements and will stabilize after the initial weathering occurs. To maintain wood furnishings, use a soft bristled utility brush and stroke lightly in the direction of the grain to remove surface dust. For more stubborn dirt, the wood may be washed periodically with a mild solution of soapy water, then rinsed thoroughly and allowed to dry completely. Commercial hardwood oils and bleaching agents may be used to maintain or restore the natural color and luster of teak wood. Depending on climate exposure, furnishings may need to be treated one or more times per year as desired. Some wood furnishings have exposed hardware, which may require tightening from time to time. Care should be taken not to under- or over-tighten hardware.