Teak
The traditional hardwood - perfect for demanding
applications such as the decks of ocean going yachts - and for garden furniture!
Combining strength with a high proportion of natural oils, teak is ideal for
creating the smoothest of finishes.
- Hardwood
- Teak requires very little maintenance
and can be left completely untreated.
- The wood will mellow to an
attractive silver/grey colour.
- If you prefer to retain the rich golden
brown you should apply an annual coating of teak oil.
- A regular clean with
warm soapy water will enhance the natural beauty of the timber.
- Teak is a
natural product, so some cracking and splitting is expected over time.
- Teak benches are regularly specified for use in public parks.
- Durability Guide:
25 years +.
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Iroko
Is a popular low maintenance hardwood for use in the
garden, with many of the characteristics of teak including durability and the
ability to create a wonderful finish.
- Hardwood.
- Iroko can be left completely
untreated and the slightly yellow/brown of the new wood will turn silver/grey.
- The beauty of iroko can be enhanced and turned to a golden brown colour with an
annual coating of teak oil.
- A regular clean with warm soapy water will
enhance the natural beauty of the timber.
- Iroko is a natural product, so
some cracking and splitting is expected over time.
- Iroko benches are
regularly specified for use in public parks.
- Durability Guide : 20 years +.
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Mahogany
Is a good quality hardwood that has all the natural
attributes to create highly attractive and durable garden furniture.
- Hardwood.
- Can be left completely untreated so that the wood mellows to a silver grey
colour.
- The deep red/brown of the original wood can be retained by using
oil or other timber treatment.
- A regular clean with warm water will
enhance the natural beauty of the timber.
- Mahogany is a natural product,
so some cracking and splitting is expected over time.
- Durability Guide: 12
years +.
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Keruing
Is a popular hardwood for use in the
garden, providing a less expensive alternative to teak and iroko.
- Hardwood.
- Up to 25% more dense than teak.
- Will age more quickly than teak or iroko.
- Should be treated twice a year with teak oil to
enhance the natural colour of the timber.
- A regular clean with warm water will
enhance the natural beauty of the timber.
- Keruing is a natural product,
and it may sweat resin. Cracking and splitting is expected over time.
- Durability Guide: 7 years +.
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Pine
The ideal softwood for creating garden furniture it is
both strong and practical.
- Softwood.
- The natural colour of pine is very light, but
it can be treated with various timber care products to change the colour or
extend life.
- A regular clean with warm water will enhance the natural
beauty of the timber.
- Pine is a natural product, so some cracking and
splitting is expected over time.
- Durability Guide: 5 years +.
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