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4. Another style of teak bench is the savory bench. It seems to be the merger of the classic and the Columbia bench (see part one). Savory teak benches feature the angled back of the Columbia bench and the perpendicular slats of the classic teak bench. This option is perfect for someone who enjoys the appearance of the classic teak bench, but would prefer the back support of the Columbia bench.
5. The Victoria teak bench, on the other hand, tends to feature more ornamentation than other varieties of teak benches. Like the others, the Victoria bench is features slats in its design. The back tends to be taller than other styles, and curves along the top. The seat also curves slightly, as well as the armrests. These curves are designed with the body’s natural shape in mind, allowing the bench to conform to its sitter and provide a more comfortable seat

6. The first five types of teak benches I have discussed are all fairly similar. Starting with the Charleston teak bench, however, the bench designs begin to get more and more creative. The Charleston bench comes in a number of variations, but the common thread is that the vast majority of Charleston benches are backless. The legs are attached by a crossbeam, and the design features fewer slats fitted closer together than the previously-discussed benches.

7. Yet another variety is the Tahawus teak bench. This bench is different than the other teak benches we’ve examined. Instead of the traditional slatted backs that other designs feature, the Tahawus bench is made of an elaborate weaving of tapered wood pieces. Although it does sport the rectangular seat and armrests of the classic teak bench, the edges of this furniture are rounded to mimic the shape of the backrest.
8. The lakeside teak bench also features rounded edges and tapered slats. However, instead of crisscrossing like the Tahawus bench, the lakeside bench’s slats run straight up and down. The lakeside bench is also distinguished by its back’s curvature along the top beam.
9. The Saranac teak bench is an even less traditional design. It features rounded legs, which sit close together where they attach to the seat, but flare out into an “A” shape towards the ground. A cross-supporting beam parallels the wide planks on the top of the seat. Like the Charleston bench, the Saranac is also a backless bench.
10. The final bench style is the least traditional of all the designs we’ve discussed. The courting teak bench is actually two connected benches. These benches sit back-to-back and are joined together by a curved back. This back functions as both the armrest and backrests for the two seats. This style forms the shape of an “S” when viewed from above, and is very different from most pieces of outdoor furniture.

If you are looking to add beauty and strength to your backyard, there are few items that will do so better than a teak chair. Teak wood is highly coveted and valuable, and for very good reason! Here are just a few of the advantages to purchasing teak furniture:
1. Teak is a low maintenance wood. It is very easy to keep looking sparkling clean, luxurious and as beautiful as the day you bought it.
2. Teak furniture has an incredibly long life. In fact, teak can last up to twenty-five years, if you take good care of it. The longevity of teak furniture will save you a whole lot of money on replacement furniture over the years.
3. Teak furniture is also incredibly strong and durable. Teak is an exotic hardwood, which was first used in the Middle Ages as a shipbuilding material, because it could survive years at sea.
4. Teak is resistant to water damage. As I mentioned earlier, teak was originally a shipbuilding material, so it had to be able to be immersed in water without rotting. If it could survive that, how will a little rain hurt it?
5. Last, but not least, teak is aesthetically-pleasing. Not only is teak a highly functional wood, but it also looks great the whole time you own it. Many people buy teak chairs just for their look alone, not even knowing about all the other advantages teak furniture offers.

As I’m sure you know all too well, objects in your backyard or on your patio have an obnoxious way accumulating far too quickly. In my yard, there are so many items that I can hardly even remember where half of them came from. Unfortunately, this unpleasant mess greatly takes away from the innate splendor of your yard and its design. It also makes finding anything an exceedingly complicated process and these free-floating items can even make your kids trip and fall. An excellent way to keep your backyard safe and organized is to invest in purchasing a cedar deck box or two.
You can position these boxes wherever you would like in your yard and on your patio. They also are made in a wide variety of sizes, so you’re sure to discover the exact size you need to hold the amount of junk in your yard. Not only do deck boxes protect your stuff and your family by keeping clutter off of the ground, but they also will protect your possessions from the wind, rain, and snow as well. In addition, they will help you organize the mess in your backyard. Who knows, maybe you’ll even find items that you can throw out or donate to charity as you sort through and decide what you want to put in your cedar deck box.

White cedar and pine furniture look incredibly similar. On the surface, they appear to be almost interchangeable. However, when you actually take the time to compare the two woods, you will see how different they really are. Here are just a few of the advantages a cedar garden bench has over its pine counterpart:
• Untreated white cedar is incredibly durable, and can last up to 60 years. Other untreated woods, such as pine, usually can only last for 3 to 7 years.
• White cedar possesses natural preservatives that make it one of the most rot and insect resistant woods that exists. Pine, on the other hand, requires chemical treatments to thwart rot and insects. Additionally, these treatments loose their effectiveness over time and require reapplication on a fairly regular basis.
• White cedar naturally air-dries quickly, whereas pine tends retains moisture for long periods of time, encouraging rot and mold.
Although white cedar and pine may look similar, these advantages clearly prove that white cedar is the better investment for your potting table or other outdoor furniture purchase. Looks can be deceiving, so when shopping for outdoor furniture, make certain that you buy quality products and not some cheap piece of furniture that won’t last long.