In the world of outdoor furniture, there has long been one clear winner. One material that has consistently come out on top, beloved and celebrated through the years. That material is, of course, teak ...

Teak has long been a staple on boats of all sizes. A durable, hard, cleanable timber, exposed raw teak has served as the safest of all deck surfaces on sailing, cruising and fishing boats for ...

Summertime and the living moves outdoors. Enter teak, one of the premiere woods for outdoor applications due to its natural resistance to insects, fungi and weather. Teak has long been a popular ...

Help your projects stand up to the elements with this roundup of naturally rot-resistant woods. Chemical vs. Natural Rot Resistance If you want wood that can hold up in moist or humid conditions, you ...

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Afrormosia, also known as African teak (as well as assembla, ayin, egba, kokrodua and assamela), is an African species that has been harvested during the last 50 years almost to extinction. The main ...

DEAR TIM: I purchased a used teak outdoor table from Craigslist. It was a great deal, but it needs some tender loving care. How do I clean it? Should I just pressure wash it? After cleaning it, how ...