How can I tell the difference between high quality and low quality teak and construction? Why does it matter?
This kind of shopping can be confusing, as prices do not always correspond with quality when it comes to teak furniture. Yet, it is a critical consideration, as high quality teak furniture will ensure year after year of enjoyment. We recommend the following guidelines when shopping for teak: First, be sure you are purchasing 100% solid Grade A teak and not furniture made from Shorea wood or a combination of teak veneer and lesser quality woods that do not have the same longevity and reliability of high quality solid teak. Second, prior to construction, teak wood must be kiln dried (not air or sun dried) precisely to an optimal moisture content of 8 to 10% to ensure against later warping and splitting. Third, we recommend purchasing your teak from companies who utilize only 100% genuine plantation grown teak wood (which is reforested). Our teak comes from a long line of high quality teak plantations in Java, Indonesia, known for being of the highest quality in the world. Fourth, the pre
