Outdoor Furniture, Patio Furniture and more!

To start, I thought it best to review one of the most asked questions by our customers, “Which wood is best for outdoor furniture use?”  Read all the way through, and there’s a coupon code for you at the bottom! 

 

Choosing the best wood seems on the surface to be an easy choice, but there are many different answers to this question depending on your taste, budget and your geography.  Cedar, Pine and Teak have many strengths, and differences.  We’ll sort them out here…

 

 

Grade A Teak Furniture

 

The generally accepted most durable wood for outdoor furniture is Grade A Teak. 

 

Grade A Teak is a very strong wood, which contains natural oils making it resistant to moisture and extreme weathering.  The downside is that Grade A Teak is expensive.  Only a couple countries in the world are able to export Grade A Teak.  Many retailers succumb to temptation and use Grade B or C, which means the tree had not fully matured and the wood contains much less natural oil.  It may look nice, but it’s not remotely comparable to Grade A, which has matured for 30 years. 

 

To put it into perspective, the Grade A Teak you buy today was planted when leisure suits and disco were cool…There’s a scary thought!  Teak is the most durable outdoor wood, but I never thought it had the character or “pop” of good Western Red Cedar.  If Grade A Teak isn’t your cup of tea, I’d recommend Balau wood which we carry in our Porch Swings outdoor furniture line instead of settling for Grade B or C Teak.

 

 

Cedar Furniture

 

We are the http://www.cedarstore.com/, so as you can imagine, we sell many Cedar products. Western Red Cedar in particular is beautiful, durable and best of all, an affordable choice for outdoor furniture!  The beauty of Cedar is seen in the wood grain, color and smell.  Remember lifting the lid on grandma’s cedar chest, and smelling the aromatic blend of Cedar?  I bet someone in your family still has grandma’s Cedar Chest—another testament to how long Cedar lasts!

 

Western Red Cedar naturally offers different colors within its grain, which can provide for remarkably beautiful outdoor furniture, chests and even a gazebo.  Cedar, like teak, contains natural oils which balance it with the environment—preserving the wood from harsh weathering.  Cedar will weather to rustic silver, if left unstained, but it will not loose its strength.  In fact, many of our customers prefer a weathered Cedar look! 

 

Cedar is also good for the environment because for every one Cedar tree cut down, FIVE MORE are planted!   

 

 

Pine Furniture

 

Last on our list is our old friend Pine.  We use Southern Yellow Pine at our shops, while some west coast companies may use Spruce.  The two species are very similar.  Pine is sturdy, dependable and the most affordable outdoor furniture wood.  What it lacks in weathering protection can be artificially added through the pressure treatment process, creating Pressure Treated Pine.  Our pressure treated pine has a 30 year warranty against rot, decay and insect damage.  It may not have the unique beauty of Cedar, but it’s less expensive and stronger!  It’s also much easier to paint than Cedar. 

 

So, there you have it.  Which wood is best for outdoor furniture?  That’s your decision, but as always the CedarStore.com is available to guide you through the process and help you select the right product, 1-888-293-2339. 

 

You’ve made it this far, so here’s your coupon code:  BLOG20.  This discount code will entitle you to $20.00 off of your next purchase of $200.00 or more.

 

 

Have a great day!

Shari

Tags: cedar, Outdoor Furniture, pine, teak, treated pine