Teak is popular for all kinds of outdoor furniture from recliners to takes and chaise loungers to benches.  Why are they so popular?  Besides being beautiful to look at, the wood is extremely durable and ages wonderfully into a grey wood that will look wonderful on any patio. Teak also has a natural resistance to pestilence which means that it requires less maintenance than other hardwoods and it deals very well with a harsh sun, so is ideal for most climatic conditions.

Teak loungers are available as teak steamers, sun loungers and chaise lounges depending on the style and design that takes your fancy.  Often they can be purchased with their own cushions, but sometimes these need to be purchased separately.  Getting your cushions made to order is not expensive and will ensure that they fit in with your other garden furniture fabric choice.  Good cushions generally are easy to clean and have a decent thickness which will make them that much more comfortable.

When searching for a lounger, take into consideration that most loungers have a raised back which can often be set into three or four different positions, whilst a steamer can also have your legs in a different position.  They are often more comfortable, but only have two or three back positions.  For a few retailers the terms lounger and steamer are interchangeable, but not for all.  Loungers range from just a couple hundred dollars to a few thousands depending on your personal preference on design and comfort level.  Although teak is considerably more expensive than some other woods, it is far more durable and very easy to maintain.  Look for loungers from the following retailers to find the best prices, Thos Baker, Teak House and Target.

Alternatives to teak that are far less expensive, but are durable and classic include wrought iron and cast iron garden furniture.  Cast iron benches are often used as outdoor daybeds and pool lounges and can be left outdoors in any weather without needing any major maintenance.

While teak may be a little more expensive than other hardwoods, there is good reason to consider it as a long term investment in your garden.  Teak has been known to be the royal option when it comes to garden furniture due to it’s ability to age in such a classic manner and teak wood is also very popular due to its natural ability to keep pests away with a built in pest repellent.

So what type of garden furniture should you consider having made or bought in teak?  The wood is used in a collection of different patio furniture options from deck chairs to chaise loungers, outdoor lounger to garden recliners, benches and steamers.  Whatever your need, your taste or your location, there is a teak collection that will suit your needs.

If you are looking for a versatile piece of furniture for your outdoor living, then the ideal one stop shop would be the teak steamer.  It can be laid flat to work as a bench, or can be moved around from patio to pool and used as a lounger.  The steamer has the distinctive design of being in three parts allowing for more comfort and more versatile use.

Essentially, you should expect to pay in the region of $350-$400 for a teak steamer.  When making your purchase, ensure that you know what kind of maintenance is going to be best as this is wood and will require some maintenance to ensure long lasting enjoyment. Another thing to look at is whether your steamer has a wheel on the back legs or not.  If you plan to be moving your steamer from one location to another, then it is a very good idea to have a wheeled axis on the back legs for easy movement and less damage.

Teak furniture showcase have a good selection of different designs that you can look at, but there are also a wide variety of stores that offer steamers at discounted prices.  Of those, take a look at Amazon, Target and Golden teak.  Your teak steamer chair may or may not have a steamer cushion included.  Before buying a cushion, research what others have to say about various options online.  The thickness of the cushion as well as the sticking and fabric are important things to watch out for.  Amazon is a great source of online reviews.

An outdoor chaise is a wonderful addition to any patio.  There are so many different designs to choose from, so how can you find the right one for you.  If you are going to be leaving your furniture outdoors in an unprotected environment, then you will want to consider such materials as wrought iron, plastic or wood.  Wood that is treated well and that is maintained will last for years to come.  The various plastic options include rattan which has a plastic coating or materials that look like natural materials such as wicker.  You will also want to look at the cushions and remember that they will always last longer if they are stored indoors during the harsher weather conditions.

While outdoor loungers are generally used on patios or enclosed areas such as gazebos in order to increase your living space, they are also very popular for around the pool as sun loungers.  Adding additional seating around an entertainment area is done effortlessly with these chaise loungers rather than making use of traditional chairs.  Patio furniture is a burgeoning market with a wide variety of style and designs to look at from the modern to the classic.

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You should expect to pay anywhere from $100 all the way to a couple thousand dollars for an outdoor chaise or lounger.  Designs such as the Garden Oasis Alexandria Sling Patio Lounge which is manufactured from PVC polyester is available for less than $200 from various online retail outlets including Sears.  Alternatively you may want to consider wood and the Oxford Garden Classic Chaise Lounge which is extremely comfortable due to the polyurethane foam core in their cushion.  This lounger is constructed from durable hardwood and the cushions can be purchased in a variety of different colours to suit your garden.  Retailing at around $630 through retailer such as Walmart, you can purchase and have it delivered quickly and effortlessly.

Take the time to research a variety of different designs.  Where possible seek out reviews of the various products that you are interested in and see what others are saying about them.