By Athul Lohan
Teak furniture it is extremely resistant to rot and deterioration making it an ideal material for outdoor furniture. the natural color of teak ranges from golden to yellowish brown. when it is exposed to the elements it develops an silver gray color, the weathering process take eight to nine months depending on the climate it had to endure. Most manufacture doesn't recommend applying oil or varnish on the teak that is going to be used out side if you want to preserve its color you can use teak sealers, before using it clean the teak using a mild detergent and soft brush to remove the dirt, allow it to dry, then use the sealer. Do not use steel wool to clean the timber. To remove grease and food stains commercially available teak cleaner will be enough.
Teak can last decades so it is good investment. weathered teak can change its color to gray it is only cosmetic, some find this look attractive. Teak is also used for making indoor furniture like sofas, chair, dining sets etc. Teak wood is graded into grade A, grade B, grade C. Grade A teak it is the mature heartwood section of the timber, (ie the core) it has a uniform honey color it is close grained oily to touch very dense and rich in protective oils. Grade B it is the semi mature outer heartwood duller in color with greater variations than grade A. Grade C it contain he sapwood from the outer sections of the log. it is much softer than heart wood it has large color variations it has no protective oil content. it is generally considered an inferior wood to use.
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