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Most people enjoy spending time outside during the warm months of the year. Those who have backyards will want to invest in some garden furniture where they and their friends will be able to sit and relax, sip on some lemonade and enjoy a burger right off the grill.

However, choosing the right furniture is important. One of the best options on the market today is teak furniture. It's a beautiful wood and you can find many different styles and options made from teak.

Many reasons contribute to the popularity of this wood, and you will find some great advantages when you use if for your own garden furniture.

One of the biggest benefits of the wood is its durability. It is a very strong wood, and it is going to last for a long time.

While you might have to spend a bit more on teak garden furniture than you would some plastic furniture, you can be sure that it is strong and it will be in your garden for years. You can get so much use out of it that it will seem to pay for itself after a time! The wood also happens to be waterproof, so you aren't going to have to worry about it rotting. Some cheap furniture made of other woods isn't waterproof, and you might find that you have to replace it after a year or so because it doesn't hold up.

Maintaining teak furniture doesn't have to be a chore. It is actually very low maintenance, and simply washing it down and dusting it off from time to time is usually enough. One thing that you will want to check for occasionally is splinters. This doesn't occur often, but you should always check for your own safety.

Of course, it also happens to be one of the best-looking woods available. It has a gorgeous color, and it will keep that color as long as you use teak oil on it each season. Other finishes are available as well, and you should be able to find one that matches your style and aesthetic sensibilities without much trouble.

With all of the great benefits that come from owning teak garden furniture, it makes sense that so many people still love the wood and buy it. Check out the different styles and options and buy some before the next outdoor gathering you are planning at your home.