Teak

FSC™ CERTIFIED TEAK

Teak is the natural choice for premium outdoor furniture. This material is one of the most sought after wood species in the world, renowned for its strength, durability and beautiful appearance.

LifestyleGarden® only uses teak that is FSC™ certified – timber is grown in responsibly managed plantations or has been sourced and recycled from components and structures on the island of Java. The wood originates from barns, houses, railway sleepers and other constructions. The wood is bought from the original sources before it is brushed, cleaned and repaired to give it a beautiful, rustic appearance.

Teak ages beautifully with the original golden-brown colour gradually becoming replaced by a silver-grey patina if left untreated, which gives a classic, rustic appearance. This generally begins to happen after 4-5 months without treatment. If left untreated for 2 years, the silver-grey patina will change to a dark grey or green colour.

SustainabilityThe wood used for manufacturing FSC™ certified teak products can be traced all the way back to its origin. All teak used by LifestyleGarden® is exclusively grown in Indonesia on FSC™ certified plantations, this means you can trace the furniture all the way to the place where the tree once grew, and know it came from a responsibly managed forest.

LifestyleGarden® hardwood complies with EU Timber regulations, the Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2011 and the Lacey Act in the USA.

Maintenance and care

All LifestyleGarden® furniture is designed and manufactured to provide the highest levels of durability and weather-resistance as well as looking great with a minimum of maintenance. However, we do understand the importance of prolonging the life and maintaining the premium-quality finishes used on many of our pieces.

Teak does not require any additional maintenance but if the original golden-brown appearance is preferred, annual treatment with LifestyleGarden® Wood Sealer and Wood Protector is recommended. These products help to protect the furniture in all weather conditions as well as maintaining the natural golden-brown colour.