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Teak Patio Sets

There are many beautiful teak patio sets around. Although teak is not the cheapest material, (in fact teak is used for some of the most expensive garden furniture available) teak is a strong hardwood and will last for years and years without too much attention.

The great thing with teak is that you can buy a patio set one year and add items to it each season and they will not look out of place. Although the brand new furniture will not look quite the same as the old (which will have lost its bright, shiny new appearance) after a few weeks the pieces will look as if they have always belonged together if you choose similar styles. This property of teak is especially good if you would love to buy a whole set of teak outdoor furniture but you don’t have the budget to buy it all at once.

A beautiful teak garden bench

A beautiful teak bench which would enhance any garden

You will find the most choice in teak patio sets if you are looking for a set with 4 or 6 garden chairs but you will also find plenty of sets in other combinations. Look for what you really need. See What Size Patio Set Should You Buy for this. Also think about buying a chaise lounge or two in matching teak for when you really want to relax in your garden and perhaps a side table or drinks trolley. And of course a sun umbrella is always a good idea to offer a little shade for the hottest days.

Look after your teak outdoor furniture by feeding it with teak oil on a regular basis to maintain the new appearance. This will prevent drying out of the wood, cracking and fading. If you prefer the rustic brown shade of new teak you can help prolong it by using oil with a little color designed to keep teak looking like new. However, if you don’t mind the weathered look just leave your teak items to face the elements and they will eventually take on a gray color like an old park bench.

If your furniture gets dirty for any reason, wash it down with warm water to which you have added a little mild detergent. Rinse your furniture and let it dry without replacing any cushions until any dampness has gone.

You can leave teak outside in the winter and it won’t come to much harm but it will grow old looking more quickly so if you want to preserve a new appearance take your set indoors in the fall. In this case it is helpful to have chairs which fold to reduce the storage space required. If you would like to protect your teak but you have no room inside then think about purchasing patio furniture covers. They are not beautiful but if no one is around in your garden in winter they are a great way to keep teak patio sets looking good.

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