Thanks to classic styling and durability, Chelsea Garden Company’s teak furniture is more popular than ever.
Things to Know About Teak Furniture:
1. Teak is a tropical hardwood in the birch family. Forest trees can reach 150 feet tall. Leaves are reddish-green with rough skin. The tree sheds its leaves during the dry season. Its heartwood is naturally brown to dark gold in colour.
2. The finest teak is “slow growth” and is rated to last 30 years or more. Younger teak is weaker and more likely to deteriorate in a few years or less.
3. Teak is one of the only materials that can be used untreated outdoors. A high oil and natural rubber content prevents rot and pest infestation.
4. Teak naturally expands and contracts. The finest teak furniture is constructed with mortise and tenon joinery in lieu of screws or nails to allow for movement.
