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When it comes to furniture for outdoors in the garden there are many different materials from which it can be made. However, one material that seems to be proving popular although it is also the most expensive is furniture that is made from teak wood. In this article we take a look at some of the reasons why teak outdoor garden furniture is proving so popular these days.

Reason 1 - Teak has a very high rubber content within it and this makes it naturally resistant to frost, water and heat. Plus not only does it have high levels of rubber in it, it also has large amounts of oil which help to protect the wood from all types of insects. In fact because of this wood’s durability it is able to withstand all types of weather and needs very little regular maintenance.

Reason 2 - Unlike other types of wooden garden furniture the ones made from teak don’t actually need to have any oils or polishes applied to retain its looks. But as the wood can often turn a grey color in the intervening years many people prefer to apply a good quality teak oil to prevent this.

But if the teak is not cared for then over time the levels of natural oils within the wood become much less and this can leave the surface looking and feeling rough. Also cracks may begin to appear in the woods surface which will allow mildew and fungus to penetrate it and grow in it. Even though you don’t feel you need to maintain yours as regularly as other types of wood furniture outdoors it should still be. In another part of this article we look at the ways to care for teak outdoor garden furniture.

Reason 3 - As unlike other woods when it comes into contact with metals teak does not allow rust or corrosion to form and which could actually effect the furniture’s stability. Therefore combining teak and metal means that you can opt for a more unique style of garden furniture if you want.

Reason 4 - It is much easier to look after garden furniture that has been made using teak than other types of wood or metal. To care for yours you need just to wash it down regularly with some warm soapy water and a scrubbing brush. But if you have several pieces of teak garden furniture that need cleaning then using a high pressure sprayer on its most gentle setting instead.

However if the wood has become too badly weathered and mildew has become to appear then this must be removed prior to the wood then be finished. There are specialist products you can use which enable you to thoroughly clean down your teak wood garden furniture making sure that all dirt and other micro-organisms are removed. However, to use these you need a good pair of sturdy gloves and work should be carried out in a well ventilated space and away from areas where damage could be caused by the products being used.

After the teak has been cleaned and washed down now it needs time to dry out. To fully dry out it will take several days and only after this can the right kind of teak wood sealer be applied. Such sealers for teak outdoor garden furniture can be applied either with a foam brush or they come in a spray bottle. But both types will ensure that the wood is able to absorb enough of the sealer to provide it with the right level of protection. In one day two coats of the teak wood sealer need to be applied and after the second coat has been applied any excess needs to be removed by wiping it away with a clean cloth.

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