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By: Jesse Akre
Premium Adirondack furniture is a purely American invention
and a preferred choice where outdoor furnishings are concerned.
The furniture originated in the Adirondack mountains and quickly
spread outward. Although the popularity dropped off for a
while, quality Adirondack furniture is back and more popular
than ever. For many, it is not a choice of whether or not
to buy premium Adirondack furniture. Instead, the choice seems
to boil down to what kind of wood is the best where this premium
outdoor furniture is concerned: Teak or Cedar?
Because Adirondack chairs and loungers are most common on
patios or in gardens, the furniture must be able to stand
up to the elements. Rain, sleet, snow, and insects are common
enemies of wood—so which is better—teak or cedar?
Western Red Cedar is a very popular wood with a very fine
grain and beautiful natural appearance. With minimal care,
Western Red Cedar wood resists moisture and decay very well.
In addition, furniture made from cedar will be naturally insect
repellant. The natural oils found within cedar are responsible
for the weather and insect resistant properties of cedar.
Western Red Cedar Adirondack furniture is a uniform color
of red and brown but this will fade in time (when left outdoors)
and turn into a silver/gray. Cedar is best when finished with
a stain and tends to last longer with care. However, premium
Adirondack furniture made from Western Red Cedar is a good
choice in high moisture environments such as cottages and
patios.
Teak wood is another great choice for Adirondack furniture
because it, too, is naturally weather resistant. Teak wood
is very high in oil and rubber concentrations which is why
it is virtually impermeable to water—even untreated.
Premium Adirondack furniture made from teak wood can literally
be left outside for years without worry. Like Western Red
Cedar, teak wood will also begin to gray with time when not
treated or stained. However, unlike cedar, teak wood is very
tight grained. While cedar is a soft wood, teak is very sturdy
and difficult to knick and damage.
So, is the best Adirondack furniture made from teak or cedar?
While teak is more weather resistant and durable, Western
Red Cedar is a beautiful wood that adds a distinctive element
to the furniture. In truth, both are great woods and both
used to make quality Adirondack furniture. The best choice
will boil down to personal taste.
About The Author
Jesse Akre, owner of numerous home and patio decor websites,
makes it easy to find fantastic Adirondack Chairs and beautiful
Adirondack Furniture . Learn how to decorate your patio and
garden in style - click the following link: http://www.adirondackchairs-store.com.
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