You may ask why is Teak Wood so Popular?
Teak Wood faces fierce competition from other types of woods like cedar, oak, mahogany and others, when it comes to outdoor furniture yet it remains one of the more popular materials. Even as the cost of teak wood rises, there must be good reasons why teak wood continues to be the preferred wood for outdoor furniture.

The popularity of teak wood is mostly due to its weather-resistant nature. It also has a beautiful color and a natural shine to the wood. This gentle and natural yellow-brown color provides an excellent contrast against natural green backgrounds.

The price of teak is rising like everything else because of inflation but there are other reasons as well. Today the natural Teak forests are protected so to continue the supply of this great resource Teak is now farmed in Indonesia. This adds import cost into North America to its price. However, even though Teak is not cheap people who know wood know that it is worth investing in.

A lot of effort has been made to find a suitable and adequate substitute for teak wood but other woods just do not have the same qualities as teak. They have all fallen short of being as enduring and attractive as teak. You’ve got to admit, Teak wood is hard to measure up to.

Until you own some teak furniture you won’t be able to truly appreciate and understand why some furniture manufacturers insist on using teak for their furniture instead of using other less expensive woods. You see no other woods have the extraordinary durability of teak in harsh weather conditions. In some Asian tropical countries, building beams made of teak are still in near-perfect condition even when the building has been there for more than a thousand years. With evidence like that, it’s not at all hard to see why teak is commonly used in the construction, shipbuilding, and outdoor furniture industry.

Teak wood is considered superior to other types of hard woods because once it is seasoned, it takes a lot to crack, split, shrink or alter the shape of teak wood. Teak is definitely far superior to other hardwoods like oak for outdoor use. On top of that, teak wood has great elasticity making it a favorite type of wood to work with among craftsmen. Teak takes on a beautifully polished appearance when finished because it contains natural oils. Despite its superior strength, teak wood is not all that heavy, making export of the hardwood popular.

The natural oil in teak wood is very aromatic. Some feel the smell is somewhat strange or different but it smells very natural and fragrant to most. In fact, the oil from teak wood is extracted in some cultures and the oil is used for medicinal purposes.

With all the obvious advantages of using teak instead of other types of woods that are more available and may be cheaper, it’s not hard to understand why teak wood remains one of the most popular types of hard woods. Its beauty and durability make it an excellent choice for any outdoor garden or patio furniture.

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1. Jay Chua Says:
   March 1st, 2010 at 5:09 am

   Nicely written article
   I am in complete agreement with the value of teak wood furniture.

   My wife & I just acquired a brand new teak wood bench, and it’s seating right outside of our little backyard. we can;t wait till summer is here, so we can fully utilize our outdoor activities.

   Thanks for sharing on this.

   Jay Chua
   Publisher, PorchSwingSets.com

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