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May 15, 2008

Garden teak furniture is fun

Garden teak furniture doesn’t have to be protected with garnishes like other types of wood. Teak is much different since it can maintain itself in harsh weather conditions and it nearly no maintenance is needed for teak furniture. You don’t have to worry about bringing teak furniture in doors during winter. Teak has such as resistance to harsh weather conditions it can be left outside all year long. This is why teak is used mostly for garden furniture and any type of outdoor furniture. Teak however will begin to change color after a long period of time. Unlike other materials though, just because there is a change in color the quality and strength of the wood doesn’t change.

Since garden teak furniture is so expensive, it is a good idea to use teak sealer to preserve the natural teak color. If you want to have your wood darkened applying a special type of teak sealer will darken the color of the wood. The UV protection contained in teak sealer will help prevent the wood from changing color because of sun exposure. Teak sealer also helps the wood prevent the growth of mildew or mould from the surface of the wood. Applying teak sealer is really easy. Teak sealer should be sprayed or rub on to the surface of the wood using a rag. Don’t forget to get the underneath of the furniture as well.