Teak garden furniture is the ultimate garden luxury. Practical help when buying and assembling & what to look for when purchasing. Hints and tips on care, maintenance and on purchasing from ethical, sustainable timber supplies.
A collection of teak garden furniture is the ultimate in luxury for that special outdoor space. There will be times when you just want to relax and "chill out". No matter how small your space is, there are opportunities for teak garden furniture. You may have a small patio, terrace, roof garden, timber decking or sprawling lawn but there is always room for some teak garden furniture.
Why teak garden furniture?
Teak garden furniture is extemely durable and hard-wearing. It is probably the ultimate natural material of choice and can stand up to pretty much everything the elements can throw at it. It is easy to maintain and blends in well with most traditional environments. Teak garden furniture will be more expensive than some other wooden options. But, bear in mind other woods, especially softwoods, will need far more maintenance and will have a much shorter lifespan. Softwoods are prone to rot and decay.
Buying Options
There are so many manufacturers and suppliers of teak garden furniture it is difficult to know where to begin. Perhaps the best option is to buy teak garden furniture as flat-packed and assemble it yourself. The amount you spend is up to you. Start with just a few pieces and add to them over time. A comfy bench in a shady spot could be just what you need. Or a small intimate arrangement of a table and two chairs on timber decking under a pergola with climbing plants in abundance, is the dream come true for many enthusiasts. Ready-made and bespoke options are available at the top end of the market; look out for end-of-season deals and sales.
We have included a number of products that you might like to take a look at. There are discount offers available as well as free covers - such as with the Kingston Corner Bench from Your Price Furniture!
Care and Maintenance
Whatever you choose you will need to look after your investment. Dismantle, clean and store it away in a shed during the cold winter months. For the rest of the time you will need to cover the sets when they are not in use. Specialist made-to-measure patio covers are available from manufacturers and suppliers. These will protect your teak garden furniture from rain, sun and wind when not in use, as well as keeping them clean, especially from bird droppings! When siting your teak garden furniture always ensure you place them on hard , level ground.
Put bricks under the legs if you want to place them on soil or grass. This helps you achieve the level as well as preventing damp from rising into the legs. Clean your teak garden furniture on a regular basis with a brush down and a wipe over with a damp cloth.
Protecting Your Investment
Use staining and preservatives each spring when you bring the sets out of the shed for the new year. This will help to preserve the timber and add colour and lustre back; the timber tends to fade and become grey in colour over time.
Don’t forget to purchase from reputable suppliers who guarantee they harvest the wood from sustainable teak rainforests.
Teak garden furniture is at the top end of the range so look after it, but above all - enjoy it!
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