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Do you know what makes Teak such an expensive wood for purchase? Sure it looks good, but it has many other advantages that you can enjoy if you buy Teak Outdoor Furniture.
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It is simple, any average wood will never last long outside unless it is painted or maintained properly. Common pine wood is not even strong enough to last long after wear and tear, which makes one a disgruntled owner after realizing. Finally not all kinds of wood furniture look good when you compare it with Teak Outdoor Furniture.
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Qualities to admire
Teak wood furniture has a very long lasting life because it has oil inside and this oil remains naturally. It also looks good if it is cut and distributed by a licensed company. You might find cheaper versions that have different tones of colour and that is mainly because that wood is mixed with other kinds and has been harvested from an illegal source.
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Teak is a prized piece of wood and good furniture companies make it a responsibility to ensure forests are sustained even after their consumption. Hence they are supported by Government agencies so to encourage good forestry practices. Finally Teak furniture remains very durable outdoors without any need for polishing or painting owing to its inherent nature.
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Likewise, it also requires minimal maintenance unless you want it to maintain its original colour through routine coating of polishing and scrubbing.
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The best part is that you will never have to worry about termites because they cannot penetrate this kind of wood.
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What happens when it starts greying?
Greying is very normal for Teak wood when you leave it outdoors. This is not a bad thing, but it would be for people who were expecting it to retain its honey-brown colour.
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So if you want to maintain its natural colour, you just have to follow some simple maintenance steps. Consider you just bought Teak Outdoor Furniture and some days have passed. Buy some Teak protection products that are available from any super market.
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Cover the area with newspaper or any other sheet so that there is no mess and also wear gloves to begin. Look for rough edges by feeling through the edges and all sides of the furniture just to be sure. Then you sand them with a light sand leaf to smoothen out the rough areas and also clean it with a dry towel to make sure there is no dust on the furniture before you start the treatment.
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Now it is time to use the Teak protector, so shake the bottle for one minute before you open the cap. Apply the teak protector on all surfaces using a lint free cloth. Now allow it to try dry for 30 minutes and then apply a second layer and let it dry for an hour.
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To maintain the look of your outdoor furniture, you just have to apply the same technique time to time. Just observe the colour of the wood. If you see greying colour then it might be too late and if you still see the dark honey colour then you can allow it more time. A pale yellow colour of the teak furniture shows it is the ideal time to start the treatment.
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