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If
you are unable to find the answer to your questions about teak
here, simply contact
us utilizing our online contact form or call
951.465.8910 for additional assistance. Our friendly
staff is available to answer your questions and assist you.
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When
shopping for teak furniture... don't let low prices fool you, there
are a number of key considerations to assure your investment will
truly last a lifetime. 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 presence of white (“young”) teak or knots, often
masked by dark staining or heavy teak oil application, are hallmarks
of inferior teak wood choice and not indicative of Grade A quality
teak. Younger, lower quality wood, and knots significantly affect
the stability and longevity of teak furniture and are never
utilized in Colton Teak furniture or accessories.
- Fifth,
the materials are only as good as the construction methods used
to manufacture your furniture. At Colton Teak, we utilize the
mortise & tenon joinery method buttressed by wood dowels
& solid brass or stainless steel fittings, ensuring the
strongest possible construction. Our teak is heavy-weight, with
extra thick construction. Some companies offer “lighter”
construction for less, but we do not recommend this for the
longevity and enjoyment of your furniture and hence do not carry
such a line.
- Finally,
are you buying furniture designed with comfort and functionality
in mind? Wide, ergonomic back and seat slats for chairs, benches
& loungers make all the difference in the world. Tables
that feature built-in umbrella holding bases will save you money
and hassle, and expansion tables that feature a two leaf system,
allowing the umbrella to stay in place at all times, enable
the true flexibility for which expansion tables were meant.
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Why
is teakwood always the first choice for outdoor use? This immensely
stable timber has a high oil and rubber content, a natural water
repellent, which makes it virtually immune to rotting and a favorite
for use in constructing sailboats and other ocean sailing vessels.
Colton Teak 's outdoor teak line of furniture weathers beautifully,
season after season, and can be left untreated outside without the
risk of rotting. We set the highest standards in our industry and
enjoy a reputation for the manufacture of high quality, low maintenance,
teak garden furniture.
Only
the finest quality genuine plantation teak (Tectona Grandis) is
selected for use in our products and then combined with top grade
rattan, bamboo and solid brass castings for durable, attractive
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Left
alone to age, the natural color of teak furnishings will patina
to a soft, silver-grey. Imperfections, which are inherent properties
of the wood, will show over time, enhancing the beauty of the furniture.
In humid or wet climates, or after rains, the wood may naturally
expand and contract, causing the grain to rise. This is to be expected
with exposure to the elements and will stabilize after the initial
weathering occurs. To maintain wood furnishings, use a soft bristled
utility brush and stroke lightly in the direction of the grain to
remove surface dust. For more stubborn dirt, the wood may be washed
periodically with a mild solution of soapy water, then rinsed thoroughly
and allowed to dry completely. Commercial hardwood oils and bleaching
agents may be used to maintain or restore the natural color and
luster of teak wood. Depending on climate exposure, furnishings
may need to be treated one or more times per year as desired. Some
wood furnishings have exposed hardware, which may require tightening
from time to time. Care should be taken not to under- or over-tighten
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All
our teak is sourced from Java exclusively from the highly reputable
Perum Perhutani plantations managed by the Indonesian government.
The plantations date back 150 years to when Java was a Dutch colony
and settlers planted the very first teak saplings. Since that time,
a great number of other plantations have grown and flourished on
the island of Java. High priority is given to continuous replanting
of Indonesian timber resources. Colton Teak 's outdoor teak line
may be enjoyed in the knowledge that the estimated 4,000 species
of tree, 500 species of mammal and 1,500 species of bird that flourish
in the unique forests of Indonesia are safe and secure in their
natural habitat.
Forests
Forever is a voluntary funded body formed to represent the interest
of all timber and wood using industries on environmental issues.
Its mission is to safeguard the forests of the world, future timber
supplies and to promote wood as an environmentally friendly material.
Please join us in supporting this noble organization. |
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