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Facts about teak

Facts About Teak

The Teak tree is an exotic species originally from Burma and Thailand.

Teak is resistant to
  • Fire
  • natural corrosion
  • fungus
  • termites.

Further to this, outdoor Teak furniture:
  • Needs no paint or varnish
  • Is not diminished by severe winter snow storms, monsoon rains or tropical heat
  • Is one of the few woods in the world that has a natural oil which retards water and keeps wood from warping, cracking or becoming brittle.
  • Is extremely resistant to rot and has resins that naturally repel termites.


Teak is the world's most valuable and versatile hardwood. It is not unusual for teak furniture, indoor or outdoor, to last
well over 100 years without rot or insect damage. It maintains its beauty whether treated or untreated and its unique
colours have made it an extremely popular choice for craftsmen and consumers for many years. Its has a beautiful
golden brown or reddish brown appearance and the variety of wavy or straight grain in the wood make every piece of
teak furniture unique.



Teak comes in different colours and the grain of the wood gives each piece an individual look.



Come down to our showroom or give us a call and take a step towards owning your own unique piece of beautiful teak furniture today.

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800 Parramatta Road
Leichhardt, 2040

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724 Pitwater Road
Brookvale, 2100