Patio furniture made of wood is quite versatile. With or without cushions is how wood patio furniture is used. There are many different types of wood frames to choose. Here are most types of wood used for patio furniture: pine, oak, cypress, teak, mahogany, cedar, maple, birch and beech, as well as a number of exotic hardwoods.
You can paint, oil or stain wood. Some wood like teak can be almost carefree if you allow it to weather to a beautiful silver-grey color. You must re-oil, re-stain or repaint your wood patio furniture from time to time.

Teak wood is the most durable, stable and beautiful wood used for patio furniture. Grade A teak means you will not find knotholes or cracks in the wood. Kiln-dried means your teak patio furniture is dry to the core, with a moisture content of 12% to 15%, which means it will not shrink, slip or move. Machine made means that you can rely on the quality and consistency of the furniture construction.

Teak has a much greater ability to withstand the elements than any other wood due to its natural oils. It has been the preferred choice for boats because of its ability to withstand the elements. Teak wood is valued in warm countries primarily for its extraordinary durability. Teak wood is a valuable resource for its countries of origin because of its long life along with its durability and reliability.

Teak wood is not just for high-end patio furniture. It can also be for shipbuilding, door and window frames, wharves, bridges, flooring, paneling, and Venetian blinds. Teak refers specifically to the wood and its characteristic color, which ranges from olive to yellowish gray or light brown. Teak furniture dates back prior to the 19th century. The Chinese exported Teak to Europe.

Patio furniture is available at many different locations nowadays. Be careful when making your purchase. There is a lot of cheap poorly made patio furniture sold, so do your homework!

If you would like your outdoor furniture made of wood then research Teak wood and compare it to other types of wood patio furniture. Remember, Teak wood patio furniture is the most durable and weather resistant wood you can have for patio furniture.

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As the credit crunch bites in earnest those with homes & steady incomes are deciding to ‘improve not move’ and one of the first places they start is the garden. A well designed garden, with the right outdoor furniture and accessories can literally add an extra room to a home and of course there is no need to bring in builders, plumbers or electricians to create an outdoor space.

The trend for 2009 is to decide on the furniture and accessories (parasols etc) & plant around them, choosing the styles & colours of the plants to match.

But what do you do when winter arrives and your carefully chosen and rather expensive garden furniture needs to be bought in from the cold, rain and maybe even snow? Unless you have allowed storage room for it (eating up that precious space) you have to leave it outdoors, and watch as the elements take their toll.

However, over the last two years a quiet revolution has been happening in garden furniture. Synthetic rattan furniture, designed to last forever & called All Weather furniture, this garden furniture won’t rot or fade & can withstand even the most extreme weather conditions. Designed to be left outdoors all year round the new weatherproof furniture designs really are investment pieces as they last so long. No need to store indoors or in a garden shed, and no doubt visiting smokers will appreciate having a comfortable seat outside!

The new all weather garden furniture is also available in furniture pieces not usually available for the outdoors, including corner garden sofas, modular sofas, large daybeds & comfy armchairs – all with large, comfortable cushions in a huge variety of colours & patterns. These pieces work equally well in the patio, garden or conservatory.

The top synthetic rattan is made in Europe (Hularo & Shintotex are two of the best) & the material is then sent to the Philippines or Indonesia to be woven into funky modern designs by artisans with years of experience in weaving cane. The finished items are then shipped back to Europe (where the cushions are made) ready for sale.

Designs from China in synthetic rattan are widely available, and much cheaper, however the materials won’t last and although they look like other all weather furniture to begin with the materials used simply do not have the same resistance to the cold, the sun or the wet.

And good quality European synthetic rattan is very comfortable to sit or lie on, staying cool in even the hottest sun, with a soft yet smooth surface. It is easy to clean, just needing to be hosed down every once in a while, & the material repels the dirt. The weave lends itself to a huge variety of designs & shapes, perfect for the contemporary garden. And finally it is also environmentally friendly as it is toxin free, biodegradable and recyclable.

This new synthetic rattan garden furniture is set to become dominant in the mid to high end of the outdoor furniture market over the next few years as it has so many advantages over traditional garden furniture, teak furniture and even plastic garden furniture. The designs are more contemporary and cutting edge, the furniture itself more roomy and comfortable, and maintenance required is non existent.

by Tina M

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