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Why Teak? |
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Only the highest quality materials are used by Regency Teak including the highest grade of teak wood from the best plantations in Central Java, Indonesia. These sustainable
plantations created by the Dutch almost two centuries ago are now owned and managed by the Indonesian Government.
The Indonesian Forestry Dept - "Perum Perhutani" stringently control the cutting and replanting programme thus ensuring not only a constant supply of mature logs but
providing considerable local employment. Genuine Teak (Tectona Grandis) has a naturally high oil content which is almost impervious to extreme weather conditions and
naturally resilient to rotting over a period of many years.
For many centuries teakwood has been the mainstay of ship building and marine constructions such as wharves and docks etc. There are many fine examples of Teak benches
in our parks and gardens which are well over 50 years old.
Over the last 150 years teakwood has become the most sought after and prestigious timber for outdoor garden furniture. Regency Teak guarantee to only use wood sourced
through the Perum Perhutani plantations.
Due to its high natural oil content, teakwood requires no maintenance. If left untreated it will weather to a graceful silver appearance. Alternatively it can be oiled
to provide a rich golden tone which does require periodic re-application. As the case with all hardwoods, minor hairline cracks may appear, especially in the end grain,
which in no way affects the furniture's strength and durability.
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Quality & Craftsmanship |
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When using a highly durable wood such as Teak, it is essential that any metal components used in the furnitures construction are of a similar durability. Solid brass
fittings and stainless steel are used to ensure trouble free maintenance and operation whilst complementing the wood's natural tones.
Traditional mortise and tenon joints are widely used in the furniture's construction which are also cross-pinned using solid Teak dowels to ensure the highest standards
of craftsmanship and durability.
In order to withstand the rigours of European weather, it is essential for the teakwood to be kiln dried to reduce the moisture content to levels which prevent warping
and twisting. All wood used by Regency Teak has undergone this process.
Our manufacturing partners specialise in a highly skilled and expensive cutting operation of the Teak logs to ensure a "straight grain” appearance to the finished
article. This straight grain and even colour enhances the furniture's natural beauty. Only furniture of the finest quality can boast of this much sought after straight
grain effect.
Our furniture components are precision machined to obtain close tolerance of joints thereby ensuring rigidity and stability over the furniture's lifetime.
Final inspection and finishing of all the furniture is undertaken by skilled craftsmen at our Cheshire site which is open to inspection at any time.
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