Teak furniture patio sets come in different types of sets. The core patio furniture sets are covered in detail in another article. The basics of furniture sets include patio dining sets, bistro sets, bar sets and conversation sets.

Garden benches are another very popular teak furniture item. There are many design styles and they can be found in matching styles to most of your other patio furniture.

Teak patio sets also include sets that are complimentary to your core furniture. These accessory sets include planter box sets, patio lights and lanterns, teak dining table place mats and more. Other teak patio accessory items include wall decor, patio umbrellas and storage containers.

Because teak is a very easy to work with wood, you can also have custom teak patio furniture and accessories made to you specifications. It is especially straight forward for an accomplished woodworker to duplicate a piece of furniture made with another material into teak.

Maintaining teak furniture is straight forward. First off, teak is heavy with natural oils so it self-maintains better than most woods. All it really needs is a good hand washing with soap and water about once a year to remove dirt and moss. The teak will weather to a natural light gray color if left untreated. If you want to keep the original fresh wood color and shine, then you have a couple of options including applying oil, sealers or varnish. Make sure the product you chose matches your intended use (indoor or outdoor, lots of sunlight, etc).

Teak is a great choice for outdoor furniture. Its warms and beauty should last many years with just a little bit of regular maintenance. Buying teak patio sets usually saves you a little bit of money which is nice because teak furniture costs significantly more than many otehr materials. It is still a super choice if the price doesn’t get you down.

Most patio covers are made of vinyl and are waterproof and often UV treated to resist deterioration. The higher quality covers with have a soft fleece lining on the inside to prevent scratching of your furniture. Patio covers usually have Velcro fasteners to keep the covers snug on the furniture to keep them secure on windy days.

There aren’t vary many color choices when it comes to patio covers. Most are gray, black or white. Going with the lighter colors helps keep the furniture from baking due to lots of direct sunlight.

When buying patio covers as sets, just make sure all of the covers fit the various furniture pieces that you have. Most packages for patio furniture covers have dimensions and measurement instructions to aid in this process. Another option is to get universal sized covers that will fit standard sized patio furniture pieces. Prices range from about $20 for single covers up to $100 or more for full dining cover sets.

Even with patio covers, it is a good idea to remove any patio cushions and store them in a dry place. Otherwise the cushions will retain moisture and begin to grow mold and mildew. Patio cushion storage bags may be another good option to keep your patio cushions organized.

There are covers for many of your other patio accessories. These include covers for your patio umbrella, patio heaters, grills, fire pits and more. At the end of the day, spending $100 now to add a few years of life to your patio furniture sounds like a wise investment.