W hen it comes to buying outdoor furniture, the material you choose matters just as much as the design. You want something ...

"Teak is one of the most premium and time-honored choices for outdoor furniture," she continues, "Its naturally high oil content and dense grain make it exceptionally resistant to moisture, rot ...

Wood outdoor furniture can quickly become a maintenance headache, but teak can last decades with little upkeep.

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Tung oil is the favorite finish of boat builders to protect their teak decks. It penetrates wood fibers and results in a deep, lustrous finish that brings out the grain and character of the wood.

When it comes to outdoor furniture, there’s almost nothing like the simple elegance of teak. It’s one of the most durable woods and, believe it or not, it’s easy to restore and maintain ...

Teak is a popular choice for outdoor furniture, and it’s no surprise as this wood has many standout qualities. Durable and reassuringly weighty, its distinctive reddish, rich tones are highly ...

Teak is the most popular wood for outdoor furniture. “Its density and high oil content keep it from drying and splitting, and termites don’t like it,” Ron Safran says.

Teak is an ideal wood to use as trim accents to break up large spans of paint known as brightwork. Trim pieces found on most custom boats and some production boats, such as the half round at the top ...