Buying Indonesian Teak Furniture

Manufacturing in Indonesia varies widely. There are companies who buy from individual carpenters, who build inexpensively. The products are labeled and sold as though they are from a high end company. In most cases, the teak has been treated chemically to achieve the teak coloration. It is unknown how these chemicals effect the environment or the consumers who use them.

Other manufacturing in Indonesia is more organized. The teak furniture is built using modern machinery and more conventional types of joinery. These companies generally use a higher caliber of wood, glue, fittings and a warranty or guarantee. The end result is much more professional than the conglomerate company.

Once the outdoor teak furniture indonesia is on the market, it is the consumer who has done his research that makes the better purchase. After all, teak is an investment and regardless of the maker, expense is to be expected. Be prepared with questions and expect answers.

It's important to start by asking if the teak is actually Grade A. The answer will tell the consumer much. Indonesian teak is a lovely yellow gold color and is rarely Grade A. If the wood appears reddish in color, it is Amazon teak and is common to the big box stores. It may be referred to as teak but it will not achieve the same silvery color with time and weathering. Indonesian teak will weather nicely, but it is only American teak which is considered Grade A.