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Return To Bamboo Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Why Choose Java Teak Outdoor Furniture? By Ann Arlington With spring right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about spending time outdoors again. Whether you have a small patio or a complete outdoor living area, you will need furniture to complete that space, and Java teak outdoor furniture can be an excellent choice. Most people are familiar with cedar and oak furniture, but not everyone knows exactly what Java teak is. Java teak is a honey-brown colored tropical hardwood (mainly from the island of Java, Indonesia) that has long been prized for its beauty and durability. Every piece of Java teak outdoor furniture is unique and will vary in tone when new. Java teak wood can be stained with a natural teak stain, or left to weather on its own. Whether or not you treat it will depend on the color of finish you prefer. Left outdoors, teak will gracefully silver in color to harmonize with its surroundings. Sunlight oxidizes the natural oils in teak wood, which turn the surface to a silvery gray color. Because it grows in the tropics, Java teak wood naturally creates a resin that resists insects and excess moisture. This natural resin stays in the wood through the drying and working processes - this is the central quality of this wood. If covered, teak furniture should only be covered by material that is breathable and specific for covering teak wood furniture. About the Author: Ann Arlington is a contributing editor to Backyard Guru, a website that offers Java Teak Outdoor Furniture and Teak Garden Furniture. Bamboo Flute

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