The Best Wood For Outdoor Furniture
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The best wood for outdoor furniture will continue to remain strong and sturdy, even after season after season of being beaten by the elements - winds, rain, snow, ice, blistering sun and even the gloom of night.
While all wood furniture looks great when you first put it outdoors, most woods, especially softer woods, will begin to crack and eventually splinter and break during the harsh winter months.
You could always bring them in during the winter to extend their life, but it's not always easy or practical. Outdoor furniture can take up a lot of space in a storage shed or garage, space that may be needed for other things, like your car during a snowstorm.
Not to worry. There are woods that will weather the elements extremely well.
The big three woods are Western Red Cedar, Northern White Cedar and Teak. The good news is that all three can grow in managed forests or plantations these days, so you're not only getting great wood furniture, but it is sustainable as well. But more on that in a bit.
All three woods are extremely strong and weather resistant. The two cedars will turn a lovely silver gray as they age and you can leave them out in the elements. They are naturally resistant to rot, even if they are touching the ground. You can leave them untreated and they won't shrink or become warped as the years pass.
Teak is another excellent choice. It won't warp either, nor will it swell. It is a wonderful hardwood that you'll also find on the deck of sailing boats and yachts. That said, it does require a little more maintenance to keep it looking like new.
The best method is to apply a layer of marine quality teak oil to your furniture. Don't bother purchasing the stuff from home improvement stores that says it's teak oil. Get the real thing from a boat or marine supply store. It will last longer and keep the teak looking gorgeous for years, if not decades.
If you don't treat the teak it will go from its initial warm honey color to a silver gray patina over time. This doesn't mean the teak is rotting or becoming weak. It's totally natural and it doesn't affect the wood, only the color.
There are more exotic woods to choose from as well for outdoor furniture. Brazilian cherry and eucalyptus are popular, but they aren't necessarily the best wood for outdoor furniture, only because they may come from managed forests. Increasingly, you'll find eucalyptus outdoor furniture that is eco-friendly and sustainable, so in the years to come, this extremely strong wood, which is fast growing and decay resistant, may give teak a run for its money.
Now for the issue of sustainability. Until a decade or so ago, the best wood for outdoor furniture came from forest land that was neither sustainable or renewed. As consumers become more concerned about the environment, eco-friendly outdoor furniture became more important and increasingly available.
Thankfully, many of the woods mentioned here are indeed grown on plantations and in managed forests already. So you can purchase the best wood for outdoor furniture, knowing that you aren't depleting our world's forests just so you can be comfortable on your deck, patio or garden.
No matter which wood you choose, know that the best wood for outdoor furniture is one that will last for many years to come with little maintenance and no need to put it away for the winter. A superbly crafted piece of outdoor furniture should be built to last, ever at the ready for that rare winter day when the skies part, the weather warms and the great outdoors beckon you to head outside and catch a few rays in your wood outdoor furniture.
About The Author: Jesse Akre is a successful business owner of numerous furniture websites that offer decor advice and style suggestions. His websites offer product information about patio furniture, outdoor living styles and decor for your home and garden. http://www.morethanteak.com
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The best wood for outdoor furniture will continue to remain strong and sturdy, even after season after season of being beaten by the elements - winds, rain, snow, ice, blistering sun and even the gloom of night.
While all wood furniture looks great when you first put it outdoors, most woods, especially softer woods, will begin to crack and eventually splinter and break during the harsh winter months.
You could always bring them in during the winter to extend their life, but it's not always easy or practical. Outdoor furniture can take up a lot of space in a storage shed or garage, space that may be needed for other things, like your car during a snowstorm.
Not to worry. There are woods that will weather the elements extremely well.
The big three woods are Western Red Cedar, Northern White Cedar and Teak. The good news is that all three can grow in managed forests or plantations these days, so you're not only getting great wood furniture, but it is sustainable as well. But more on that in a bit.
All three woods are extremely strong and weather resistant. The two cedars will turn a lovely silver gray as they age and you can leave them out in the elements. They are naturally resistant to rot, even if they are touching the ground. You can leave them untreated and they won't shrink or become warped as the years pass.
Teak is another excellent choice. It won't warp either, nor will it swell. It is a wonderful hardwood that you'll also find on the deck of sailing boats and yachts. That said, it does require a little more maintenance to keep it looking like new.
The best method is to apply a layer of marine quality teak oil to your furniture. Don't bother purchasing the stuff from home improvement stores that says it's teak oil. Get the real thing from a boat or marine supply store. It will last longer and keep the teak looking gorgeous for years, if not decades.
If you don't treat the teak it will go from its initial warm honey color to a silver gray patina over time. This doesn't mean the teak is rotting or becoming weak. It's totally natural and it doesn't affect the wood, only the color.
There are more exotic woods to choose from as well for outdoor furniture. Brazilian cherry and eucalyptus are popular, but they aren't necessarily the best wood for outdoor furniture, only because they may come from managed forests. Increasingly, you'll find eucalyptus outdoor furniture that is eco-friendly and sustainable, so in the years to come, this extremely strong wood, which is fast growing and decay resistant, may give teak a run for its money.
Now for the issue of sustainability. Until a decade or so ago, the best wood for outdoor furniture came from forest land that was neither sustainable or renewed. As consumers become more concerned about the environment, eco-friendly outdoor furniture became more important and increasingly available.
Thankfully, many of the woods mentioned here are indeed grown on plantations and in managed forests already. So you can purchase the best wood for outdoor furniture, knowing that you aren't depleting our world's forests just so you can be comfortable on your deck, patio or garden.
No matter which wood you choose, know that the best wood for outdoor furniture is one that will last for many years to come with little maintenance and no need to put it away for the winter. A superbly crafted piece of outdoor furniture should be built to last, ever at the ready for that rare winter day when the skies part, the weather warms and the great outdoors beckon you to head outside and catch a few rays in your wood outdoor furniture.
About The Author: Jesse Akre is a successful business owner of numerous furniture websites that offer decor advice and style suggestions. His websites offer product information about patio furniture, outdoor living styles and decor for your home and garden. http://www.morethanteak.com
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