Cedar, Teak, and Adirondack Outdoor Furniture

Choices range from patio sets to teak benches and wooden outdoor furniture. Serious consumers want patio furniture that will be durable and enjoyable for years to come, and they choose wood as the medium for their outdoor furniture. Wooden patio furniture, made from those same trees that stubbornly continue to grow in any and all weather, is absolutely the premier choice for comfort and durability because it withstands heat, cold, water, and insect infestations.

Benefits of Teak

Teak has been used for centuries for shipbuilding and other construction purposes because of its incredible strength and resiliency. The ancient civilizations of India and Malaysia recognized teak for its potential as a strong wood that would stand tall in any weather condition. The Victorians recognized teak’s potential for outdoor furniture material as early as the 19th century and began to implement teak benches into their public parks.

 

Benefits of Cedar

 

• Durability: Because of cedar’s internal structure it is incredibly strong and to hold up in all weather conditions. The length and narrowness of its xylem cells gives cedar a wood that will last for years to come.

• Resistance to insects and rot: Cedar wood is impregnated with aromatic oil that repulses insects and snakes. This oil also protects the wood from fungi and other pathogens, making it resistant to rot. Outdoor cedar furniture provides a pleasant place to sit and enjoy an evening in an insect-free environment.

• The wood stays cool: Unlike plastic or metal outdoor furniture that trap heat and grow uncomfortably hot or sticky in warmer climates, cedar furniture stays cool throughout the summer heat, regardless of the temperature.

• Beauty and aesthetics: Cedar, with its cinnamon-colored heartwood, provides an aesthetically pleasing material for outdoor furniture. When left to age naturally, the wood turns into an equally beautiful silver-gray color. If so desired, one can maintain the original color of the cedar by simply applying a transparent stain to the wood.

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June 18th, 2008 - Posted in Garden, Patio | | 0 Comments