Teak furniture, how to choose and care for products, the properties of wood

A large selection of furniture made of natural wood can satisfy the capricious needs of any customers. Teak furniture occupies a special place among products. Noble wood shades from yellow to rich brown leaves no one indifferent. But tick things are popular for many reasons.

Advantages and disadvantages

Teak is processed quite easily and has many positive qualities. Therefore, wood has found application in many industries: shipbuilding, the manufacture of flooring and decorative panels, furniture. Most created garden furniture. The main positive qualities of the products:

Wear resistance and moisture resistance are determined by the rubber content, which also gives the surface a matte sheen. Therefore, you can not worry about garden sets and leave them for the entire summer season in an open area;
Virtually unaffected by rotting and termite exposure due to teak oil;
Density, strength and hardness ensure the preservation of the shape of the furniture;
It is characterized by spatial stability - a change in air humidity does not affect wood. It does not crack during drought and does not swell in the rains;
High resistance to fire - the tree is difficult to set on fire, and it is weakly amenable to burning;
Teak sticks well, so things last for a long time;
Wood perfectly holds furniture fittings, which ensures build quality;
No special care is required, only periodic dusting from the surface;
A variety of product shapes.

The main distinguishing feature of teak furniture is its versatility. Any items look great both indoors and outdoors.

Negative points include the ability of wood to lose its natural color under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. If the furniture is standing outdoors for a long time, then it can acquire a silver-gray shade. Fading can be prevented by lubricating the product with teak oil. It is enough to renew the oil coating once every three months, having previously kept the furniture in a dry room for about a day and a half.

Varieties

Due to the special properties, teak items are purchased mainly for cottages or country houses. According to the design of the product, there are stationary (furniture sets) and folding (sun loungers, tables or chairs).

Conventionally, furniture can be divided into several groups:

Modular systems consist of separate items that can be grouped in various ways and purchased individually in any quantity. Most often, for the arrangement of open areas, coffee or lamp tables, small sofas and armchairs are chosen;
Garden furniture sets are presented in a variety of sets. If desired, you can choose a small set: sofa 2 seater, an armchair and a coffee table. Or install a set of more items on the terrace: sofas 2 and 3 local, armchairs, ottomans, coffee tables;
Dining groups include tables of various shapes (square, round, rectangular) and a different number of chairs or armchairs;
Separate pieces of furniture in the form of chests of drawers, lounge chairs, benches, tables, chairs, armchairs or sofas.
Sun loungers are lightweight lounge chairs that can be folding, stationary or mobile.

Teak products are very expensive. Therefore, manufacturers produce furniture sets and individual items, so that customers can choose the environment for their financial capabilities or create individual garden "ensembles".

Modular

Garden

Lunch groups

Single items

Deck chair

How to choose the right

Teak furniture is not cheap pleasure, so it is better to decide on some points in advance:

Items will be stationary or mobile. For country houses, it makes sense to purchase dimensional sets of furniture that are installed on open areas at the beginning of the summer season and are cleaned at the end. If you go to the cottage only on weekends or on vacation, you should give preference to compact garden sets (literally a table and sofa, two armchairs) and mobile items (sun loungers on wheels, folding chairs);
The location is given attention if you want to preserve the natural original shade of the texture. To prevent furniture from fading in the open, it is installed under awnings, on covered terraces. Naturally, sun loungers will be in the sun for a long time near ponds and will gradually lose their natural shades. To slow down this process, choose folding products on wheels (they can be easily moved under a canopy or in the shade);
The problem of storage in the winter is not relevant for owners of spacious houses. And it is better for owners of small buildings to buy folding models, which can easily be folded in a small room or in the attic, attic;
If furniture is purchased to equip the dining area, then a set of tables with chairs is chosen, and chaise lounges, armchairs, sofas are perfect for creating a relaxing environment.

When there is no desire to independently select the details of the situation, it is advisable to purchase ready-made sets of furniture. Moreover, manufacturers offer placement options to create a harmonious and cozy atmosphere on the terrace.

Furniture Stylistics

It is desirable that teak furniture fit naturally into the summer cottage decor and harmoniously blend with the house:

Therefore, to recreate the corner of Provence, furniture of classical forms is selected: sofas and armchairs with armrests, a round table. Covers of furniture pillows are sewn from fabrics of pastel shades, with a small floral pattern;
If a country house is built in a modern style, then it is better to install furniture in simple direct forms. Plain fabrics are suitable for upholstery;
To maintain the atmosphere of the village in a country house, objects of simple, somewhat even rough forms (wooden benches, stools) are installed. Products that are decorated with simple carvings with floral ornaments are welcome.

Teak items decorate not only the outdoor terraces of cottages, but also look great in SPA complexes around the world. Such furniture will always be popular and in demand due to its reliability.