ABOUT TEAK
Sutherland® crafts fine outdoor furniture from teak, a unique wood known for durability, beauty and sustainability. Sutherland strives to use teak from regulated, sustainable farms in order to protect trees growing in the wild. On these plantations, new trees are planted for every tree that is harvested to make furniture. As a renewable resource, teak is not an endangered species, so there is never a shortage of this sturdy, beautiful wood. The natural characteristics of teak give it several advantages in outdoor furniture. Teak is an extremely dense, grained hardwood, which helps it resist rot, warping, shrinking and swelling. It is resistant to moisture thanks to a high content of oil and silicates that acts as a rubber-like barrier in the wood. Teak is often preferred because it is also both weather and insect resistant. Teak beautifies over time with a silver patina giving it a richness and stately appearance. This slow, natural weathering results in outdoor furniture that adds character to any outdoor room and blends effortlessly into the natural environment.