Dragonfly Teak is a name you should know and trust in the teak furniture industry. We use only Grade A materials and teak wood that is kiln dried to 12-15% moisture content to prevent shrinkage. Our premium teak hardwoods are carefully selected to provide you with the best teak furniture at prices that are impossible to beat.
Our teak furniture is 100% teak hardwoods (tectona grandis). We use the real stuff!
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Our Outdoor Teak Furniture
Dragonfly Teak Furniture sells teak furniture which comes from the Indonesian island of Java. While teak is available from other regions, Java is considered the world�s finest region for plantation grown teak wood. Our direct source and manufacturer obtain teak woods that are government sanctioned from controlled plantations that seek to maintain this precious commodity by harvesting at a rate that is equal to or below the rate of replanting.
Dragonfly Teak furniture is primarily mortise and tenon construction which is largely recognized as the hallmark of quality high end furniture. Brass fixtures, brass sleeves and pins adorn our furniture at other various points for reinforcement. Teak dowel pegs in other sections allow all parts in the joint to expand and contract at the same rate. It is recommended that you investigate your furniture regularly to ensure it has not loosened due to weathering. If you notice any sections becomes loose, (especially likely with folding chairs and moving parts) tighten them until the region enough to make a snug connection. This will ensure your furniture will last for years to come.
Indonesian Teak Wood
In the early 1900's, the Indonesian government sought to protect its valuable resource and create a system that has continued to be legitimately recognized by the International arena. The Perhutani teak plantations are the result of the Indonesian to sustain the continued growth and harvesting of teak woods. As a result, the Perhutani teak plantations are the only legitimate source of teak woods in that region.
Teak Furniture Characteristics
Our teak furniture, like most quality teak, can be left outdoors and will weather naturally without oil or finish. Eventually, if left alone, your teak furniture will turn a handsome patina gray which is a widely accepted and desired look.
Because teak contains natural oils and is extremely resistant to the failings and pitfalls of other woods (such as wood rot), it is considered the best wood for outdoor use. This is why sailors have turned to teak wood as the preferred wood in the construction and trimming of yachts.
Why Teak Wood is Best
While other woods are used to make outdoor furniture as well, you are well advised to make the extra investment in quality teak furniture. Your investment now will gain you added savings in the end over all other forms of wooden patio furniture. This is because teak wood furniture is the best wood for outdoor use. You may have to buy three to five sets of patio furniture in a lifetime and only buy your teak patio furniture once.
Teak Furniture Care
Caring for teak wood furniture is one reason it is so desirable. You really do not have to do much of anything to a quality piece of teak furniture. While many people may choose to leave their teak furniture outdoors all year round, you might consider bringing it in during the harshest weather events.
Teak Furniture and Weather
Ice has been known to build up in crevices and spaces between rock and cause it to split, so it would be naive to think that teak furniture would not follow suite. Whenever possible, move your teak to a covered area or garage for added protection during the darkest winter months. Be very careful about moving your teak furniture between different environments too quickly. For example moving from cold area to a warm area or a wet area to dry (or vice versa) is not a good idea and can cause problems.
If you are unable to move your furniture to the garage, consider covering your teak furniture with a tarp to protect it from freezing rain, snow and ice. Be careful about storing any wooden furniture in very dry or arid conditions, especially for extended periods.
Precautions aside, quality teak wood furniture is one of the most resilient and resistant pieces of furniture money can buy. With little maintenance or worry you will learn to enjoy your teak furniture with family and friends on the weekends and late into the night. Guests will marvel at the beauty of your fine teak furniture and entertaining will be more exciting and fun on furniture that is comfortable and elegant.
Teak Furniture Maintenance
Teak furniture will naturally react with the outdoors to develop a silvery-gray patina that many teak owners adore. This antique look has long been considered desirable and elegant. To obtain this look, simply do nothing. Your teak wood will not last any longer if you apply teak oil. This is because teak wood has natural oils that preserve it from wood rot.
Teak Oil
It is a myth that applying teak oil will make the wood last longer. Teak oil is primarily an esthetic expression and a matter of choice. Some people prefer this look, while others prefer the silvery-gray patina.
The use of quality teak oil will help you retain and enhance the natural and warm teak look. If your teak has turned a gray patina, you might want to lightly sand the surface before applying a fresh coat of teak oil.
Cleaning and Sanding Teak Wood
Never use a power washer on your teak furniture. Power washers are extremely powerful and can actually bight into the wood causing the wood to eventually crack. Power washers are extremely harsh on joints as well, causing them to open, separate or split.
Instead, clean your teak furniture with a soft brush and mild detergent mixed with a cap full of bleach. Teak cleaners may also be used with very satisfying results. While you may leave your teak to the elements, cleaning it annually will help to remove dirt, mildew and stains.
A Lifetime of Teak Furniture
Over the lifetime of your teak furniture, expect to see various characteristics and imperfections to reveal themselves. With the ebb and flow of the various elements you will see the fibers of the teak wood react and raise. Humidity, as well, will cause ribbing and the rise of the grain. Small fissures will appear in some regions and this is to be expected from all outdoor teak. Small cracks are unavoidable and considered part of the natural wear and tear of any teak furniture over time. Because outdoor teak endures immense punishment day after day, month after month, you must really commend teak wood's ability to withstand such brutality. Compare you favorite teak piece of furniture to any other wooden piece of furniture left exposed for the same amount of time, and you will learn to respect teak wood's properties even more.
