Create a Long-lasting Oasis of Perfection in Your Yard with Teak Wood Benches

Outdoor furniture is crafted of a variety of wood materials but for durability, low-maintenance and simple elegance, teak wood is the perfect solution. Garden furniture constructed of teak wood is built to last. Craftsmen prefer using teak wood when making outdoor garden furniture because of its durability and weather resistant quality. Teak trees grow to be 30-40 meters tall and are known for their ability to resist severe climatic conditions. Teak wood is the number one choice for marine applications and ship building because of its durability where conditions are extreme. Imagine how long your teak garden bench will last in your beautiful garden setting.

Since teak has a natural high oil content and grain density it is the perfect wood choice for your outdoor patio or garden furniture. Teak will literally last decades with no maintenance even if left outside year round. It will weather to a patina grey over time. To keep the natural color a teak oil should be applied regularly. Read more about teak wood's benefits and how it compares to some other popular wood choices below.

Teak wood inherently has a high oil content which makes it resistant to insect infestation and unique to other wood materials; teak wood won't rot or accumulate rust even if joined with metal brackets or fixtures.

Of all the wood choices available, teak is the far superior solution for outdoor furniture. Oak, although lovely and popular, can't stand up to the harsh elements, tending to split and crack. Use oak for indoor and decorative carving, but benches made of teak wood are known for their weather resistant quality and strength.

Maple is softer and used more for decorative purposes than teak wood. Hickory, a strong wood is difficult to machine and glue unlike teak which is easy to work with.

Poplar, another good choice for furniture design, is more suited for indoor cabinetry and furniture; its strength and durability are a poor comparison to the density, shock resistance and high crushing strength of teak wood.

When selecting furniture for your yard or garden, look for benches made of teak wood. GardenBenches.net offers a variety of teak garden benches including a timeless teak backlesss bench, a more formal oval backed teak garden bench that seats three and romantic two-seater garden benches for that intimate corner spot in your garden.

Invest in your little corner of the world with a high quality, durable, teak garden bench offering long lasting life and beauty. GardenBenches.net offers a wide price range of teak garden benches starting at $325.00. Most of the teak garden benches available from Garden Benches.net are shipped for FREE. Click here to view a full line of our recommended Teak Benches

Teak in comparison to other hardwoods can be on the higher end of the price range. If you would like to save some money while sticking with a wood that has many of the same qualities as teak one option is to go with Shorea. It's actually a relaitve of the teak family and is a great teak alternative. Since it grows faster and is more abundant it usually is less expensive. Similiar to teak, shorea is highly resistant to rot, bug infestation, and wear due to it's natural oil content and high density. Below is a link to some shorea bench examples, click on the link for further details. Click here to view our recommended Shorea Benches

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