Did you know that freshly sawn wood is more than 20 percent water? To prepare the wood for crafting into furniture, we carefully kiln-dry the wood to reduce the moisture content to a level that allows it to acclimate to the average relative humidity in most homes in Malaysia. The wood in furniture continues to exchange moisture with the air as it responds to climatic changes in your home. Like your skin, wood is also porous. It responds to extremely dry air by losing moisture and shrinking a bit. For example, the halves of an extension table may part slightly, especially at the edges of the table. This will correct itself as the relative humidity rises and the wood absorbs enough moisture to expand slightly. These natural changes, of which some are noticeable, however, do not affect the furniture's quality or sturdiness.

Taking Care of Your Teak Furniture.

Teak is a tropical hardwood found mainly in Southeast Asia. It is extremely popular both for its natural beauty and its ease of maintenance. Teak is a very dense and oily wood, making it extremely weather resistant and perfect for both indoor and outdoor furniture, that can last in its perfect shape for ages. So what are the best options for extending the life and beauty of your teak furniture?

• Treated teak. If your teak furniture has already been treated with some sort of finish, you need do nothing more than clean it when it's dirty and keep it out of harm's way. Some of our indoor furniture is treated with a melamine finish giving it a smooth feel and a longer lifespan.
• Untreated teak. Many owners of teak furniture elect to leave it in its natural, untreated state. This is because teak weathers so nicely, and actually looks better over time, gaining character and a unique color. But it's a good idea to begin treating it after five or six years, as the grain can begin to open up and form minor cracks.
  Most of Teakita's outdoor furniture is untreated and in its natural state.
• Oils. Teak oil is one of the best choices for treating raw teakwood, and it can be found in most hardware or home improvement stores. We also sell teak oil at our showroom. Olive oil also works, but will evaporate faster than teak oil.
• Wax or lacquer. Waxing your teak furniture twice a year can significantly increase the life expectancy of the wood. Putting a permanent lacquer finish on is also a popular choice, and will leave your teak items looking beautiful for years to come.
  
  Teakita Maintenance Service:
  At Teakita, we do provide a teak furniture maintenance service for a small fees. Please let us know if you need a repair or maintenance of your Teak Furniture, wherever it has purchased from. We are only an email or a phone call away. With an experience of many years, our staff are expert at Teak furniture maintenance. Depending on the type of maintenance/repair required, it can be done on site or we can arrange your furniture to be brought to our factory.