Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

There are a lot of composite decking materials on the market today, and they’re supposed to stand up to the weather and years better than wood, but many folks still prefer the look and feel of real wood. And there’s no reason not to. Properly finished and maintained, many types of wood can last a long time, even in damp climates.

If you want a species of wood that is especially known for durability and weather-resistance, however, check into teak.

There’s a reason this species has a history of maritime use and is prized in the outdoor furniture industry. “Teak is the most dimensionally stable wood in the world making it ideal for flooring. Harder than Cherry or Walnut, it scores over 1,000 on the Janka hardness scale… In addition, it is a very stable wood: low moisture retention and it doesn’t ‘move’ like other hardwoods, especially oak.”

The deck shown below is made from 1″ x 4″ random-length teak boards that come from sustainably managed plantation forests.

More at Unique American Teak.