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Teak is the common name for Tectona Grandis of the family Vervenaceae, a native of Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand. Indonesian teakwood is plantation-grown and was first introduced by the Dutch in 1816 to this country.
Teak has the greatest capability of any wood to resist the rigors of the outdoor environment, making it a durable and beautiful choice for the garden, patio or poolside. It is a dense wood with natural oils and rubber content which confer a natural ability to withstand the effects of sun, rain, snow or frost without rotting, cracking or warping.
Left outdoors in its natural state, teak furniture will age naturally, acquiring an exquisite silver grey hew in a year or so, requiring virtually no maintenance. Teak can also be dressed with oil to preserve its dark glow although this is not necessary.
Furniture from E.S.P. Trading is
hand- and semi-machine crafted according to traditions handed down from generation to
generation. At our own factory in central Java, Indonesia, each
design is meticulously planned and lovingly created by the finest
craftsmen under European management to suit every needs and
requirements of our customers.
It is our policy to continue
to protect the environment and ensure that the natural forests and
their inhabitants remain unharmed. Therefore, we only use plantation
teak from Perum Perhutani, a state owned company who controls the
replant programs. This practice ensures that the indigenous
forests of Java remain intact and are preserved for future
generations.
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