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When it comes to outdoor furniture in wood, there are a wide variety of woods to choose from. There is also a big difference in quality between types of wood. If you receive pieces of wood, you can use the following guide to help you make the right decision for your needs.

5 stars: Teak Balau, and IPE

Teak has always been the best option for sustainable high quality outdoor wood furniture. Problem is that too teak trees, because strong demand and is now in the list of endangered species. This has led to the teak prices through roof. Today, teak is grown hybrid in plantations, but here's the reason. This change of resin and natural teak oil less than the old teak and therefore results in a lighter, more wood weak that it is less resistant to weathering.

Balau is much better than patio furniture teak. Although not as popular, Balau is very dense with rich resins and oils tropical. Mechanically, it is twice as strong as teak (labor constraints than 1 ton per square inch according to the Malaysian Timber Industry Board). Historically, Balau has been used for shipbuilding and other heavy construction. The wood is very fine and uniform texture and climate, as well as teak can. As is also impressive is that it is Balau not in the list of endangered species, making it less expensive than teak. Afforestation Balau is well managed. Hopefully everyone has learned their lesson the first time in Teak Balau-forestry so that does not suffer the same fate.

… twice the force for less money … See if you have to choose between the two Balau heavy furniture for their needs.

Ipe is the winner of outdoor furniture is weather resistant. Ipe is 3 times difficult and 40% heavier than teak. Traditional is used for decks and has been used for many famous attractions such as Miami Beach and Atlantic City. If left untreated termites can Ipe support more than 15 years. Ipe treated outdoors can last more than 40 years before it begins to show wear. It can last over 100 years if handled!

Ipe is used by more than one deck. There Ipe furniture on the market too. The high quality of wood, of course, has a high price. Can really work with Ipe bring your tools because of their resistance. (Boo hoo) Finally, comes from South America and there are fears that more rain forest trees. Hopefully the authorities can get a handle on this is to ensure forest Ipe is properly and not let it go to the list of endangered species.

So get the medal Ipe gold, Balau get the silver medal and bronze medal in teak.

4 stars: Eucalyptus and Jarrah

Eucalyptus is primarily Latin South and has traditionally been a good wood to use. You should be careful, however, as shipments have often issues of quality control because the lower quality wood to mix

Jarrah is mainly of eucalyptus of Western Australia. It has been durable and has a rich reddish brown color.

3 star: cedar (red and white), Keruing, Kempas, Cypress

Cedar – Ideal is to repel insects, but is a work of art and not the weather was so bad. However, it has a rustic look gives a classic American feeling. While the label, Cedar can be a good choice for your garden.

Keruing – This is always green and straight grain locking shallow. It is pinkish brown to dark brown.

Kempas – It's in Southeast Asia and is commonly used for flooring.

Cypress – This wood produces oil naturally retains cypressene if you do not use harsh chemicals sealants topic. He has many insects and fungi resistance. The only drawback is that it is an evergreen cypress and is not as durable as the line of high forest.

2 star: Pine, nyatoh (Pin Asia), Lenga, Jatoba, rubber

What are the softer woods that the economic climate are not as good in the long term. Pine is very popular, but remember, you get what you paid.

1 star: solid wood or composite ex-

Hardwood can be acceptable to the parties at home, but please do not use outdoors. Simply will not last. Not even go there.

About the Author

David Price is a contributing writer at Outdoor Furniture Style. He writes about
outdoor living furniture
including teak, wicker, and
wrought iron patio furniture
as well other industry specific topics.

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