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11 Things You Need for the Ultimate Barbecue Garden Party
Summer is a time when we love to get outside in the garden while we can enjoy the sunshine. Many of us choose to host barbecue garden parties, inviting friends and family over for a few drinks and some (hopefully) tasty food.
Now that the warmer weather is coming, we've put together a list of some of the essentials you need to host the perfect barbecue.
Teak Care! How to Look After Your Garden Furniture
The summer is almost here, and it's a time when many of us take every opportunity we get to enjoy some outdoor living in the sunshine and warm weather. It can be even better to spend some time outdoors if you have a luxury garden furniture set to relax on and soak up some of the summer rays.
But do you know how to care for teak furniture? Taking care of teak properly can help to protect your furniture and ensure that it is perfect for use over many summers. Teak is actually a very durable and tough wood, so it is able to withstand much of the hardship thrown at it by nature and the weather. With that in mind, it's a great option if you don't want to be spending too much time caring for your teak outdoor furniture.
However, there are still some steps that can be taken to make sure that your teak is cared for properly. Here are some top tips for teak furniture care that can keep your garden set in top condition.
6 Reasons Why Teak Makes Great Garden Furniture
Have you ever taken a look at your old garden furniture and wondered what on earth has happened to it? After a year or two, it might begin to look shabby and discoloured. It might even be rotten and unsafe to use. This is a common complaint of people who buy garden furniture that is of a poor quality or made from unsuitable wood.
Teak is the perfect choice for producing outdoor furniture, as it holds a number of properties that make it a cut above many alternatives types of wood.
Here are some of the key reasons why teak garden furniture is an ideal option.
Helping the Planet Through Sustainable Material Sourcing
Modern day manufacturing methods can be damaging to the planet. Even those processes which use natural raw materials such as wood and timber can have a negative impact, by ruining forests and areas of natural beauty.
Here at Humber Imports, we are proud to use only materials that are sourced sustainably and which do not harm the planet. We are passionate about conservation and how bad practices can have a detrimental effect on the way the world looks. That's why we only use ethically sourced and harvested teak in all of our furniture.