Teak is a strong tropical hardwood tree that originates from the mixed forests of Indonesia, Thailand and Burma. This kind of wood is sometimes known in other countries as “Burmese Teak”. It’s known for its durability, water-resistant nature and elegant features. Teak wood was originally used by the Indonesian people for the building of furniture, boats and exterior construction for housing. There are currently teak plantations today in Indonesia and Africa as well as South America.

Teak wood shares its beautiful properties and elegant features as it’s exported around the world. It has brownish red color that matures to dark silver-grey patches over time. Elegant features that add to the beauty of teak wood trees include white flowers and paper-like leaves that have small hairs at the bottom surfaces of them. Because it contains natural oils, teak is very durable even without the application of oils and varnish. This natural oil makes the tree resistant to termites, fungi and mildew. Imagine trees that live with poise and remain naturally seasoned for years. Your teak wood bench is the very product of this magnificent tree!

To keep the life of your teak wood refreshed and delightful, upkeep is very important. Use salt water to clean your teak bench. This keeps the wood from drying out and shrinking. Salt water also helps with absorbing and retaining moisture. Make sure you don’t sand your product or shine it with oils. Sand will damage the nature of the wood and adding more oil will shorten the life of your teak. Take pride in your teak bench, table or accessory. All of our products were made hand-crafted with much care for your enjoyment! Shop our teak products today!