Is It Really Teakwood? (Part 1)

Real teak furniture can withstand the elements and you do not have to worry about the rain, snow or sun causing damage.

When you purchase real teakwood furniture and place it outside, you will not have to worry about weather damage nor will you have to do much to it in order to use it during the spring and summer. On the other hand, if you purchased outdoor furniture that is, "Teak oiled" or "better than teakwood " there is no guarantee how it will handle the weather.

Several outlets sell outdoor wood furniture with the phrase "Teak oiled wood furniture,” which means that the wood has been treated with Teak oil. This Teak oil treatment will wear away over a period of time. In addition, all buyers have to understand that this furniture is not teakwood, though many who have purchased it believe that it is. This assumption could be due to misinformation on their part or false information on the seller’s part.

One reason for this problem is the simple fact that we are all searching for a great deal. Every one wants to pay less, find that great deal, for top quality products, so much so that we often forget to ask questions and do the needed research required to guarantee we are purchasing want we want and getting what we purchase.

Another popular description many outlet use is "Teak like" furniture. You have to ask yourself what this means. Teakwood contains a high content of silica, will weather the elements, and last for approximately 75 to 100 years when left outdoors in the elements. Teakwood is the only type of wood, which can make these claims.