Teak, also known as Tectona Grandis, is a tall, straight tree that grows with strong stems and a large crown. Teak is native to South East Asia and its natural distribution goes from the Indian subcontinent through Myanmar and Thailand to Laos. We do not know if the teak stands in Indonesia are native or the result of early cultivation by the Hindu settlers, quite possibly as early as the 7th century.
Since the Middle Ages it has been used in ship building. Its durability and natural oils made it a perfect choice for the construction of ship itself. Teak oil also creates a resistance to splitting and cracking and wards off termites and other insects. It is also easy to work with, and it is resistant to damage. The main advantage of teak for the building of ships is its unique ability to prevent rust and corrosion when in contact with metal. These qualities make it a valuable resource.
When the ships were no longer valuable, but the decking is still good, it was recycled and made into outdoor furniture. It is possible that the first outdoor teak benches were made of old ship decks. Teak wood is so durable and strong that there are century old teak park benches in England still in use today.

Teak Furniture is a great choice to add comfort, beauty and easy of maintenance. The most important characteristic of teak is its durability in all weather conditions. It can put outside, under the sun rays and heavy rain. Its high oil content makes it ideal for outdoor furniture. Oil will protect the teak from cracking, splitting, and even wards off termites and insects. Not only that, teak also well known for its low-maintenance treatment. We don’t need to take a special treatment for that. Those advantages of teakwood causes it to become the best choice for outdoor furniture

Even though popular for its durability, teak wood also need a simple maintenance.
1. Cleaning
Cleaning teak wood furniture is relatively easy. If the furniture slightly dirty, you can simply wash it off with a garden hose. If your teak wood furniture is very dirty, you need to use soap, water, and a soft sponge. You should avoid using a hard brush because it will remove the gray color from the furniture.

2. Protecting Teak
Teak wood is naturally oily, so it won't require treatment to be used outside; however you should regularly apply teak oil or the recommended wood coating to your furniture so that it maintains its appearance. You need to make sure that the furniture has been cleaned and dried before oiling or protecting it.

3. Stains
Your teak wood product will occasionally get stains. If the stain is difficult to remove with soap and water, then you need to sand it out. You can accomplish this by using a fine grade of sandpaper on your teak wood furniture. Sanding in the direction of the grain is a requirement. After sanding, you should apply more teak oil.