When we hear the word teak deck we often think boat but actually its a great option for your home too. Theres no question that it is one of the most beautiful woods you have to choose.

The one thing about teak is it is one of the most beautiful woods there is of course it is also one of the most expensive woods there is. Whether you are building a boat deck or building a home deck you can choose from widths up to 36 inches wide and lengths up to 40 feet.

It can be strait laid or sprung to shape which would only apply to a boat application and you can have decks any width simply by joining. Teak decks are precision milled from the finest Burma Teak with a 100% vertical grain for the best look and wear.

Teak is a tropical hardwood and it is a very dense wood that is also very oily which is why it is such an excellent choice for exterior use. It is very easy to maintaining adding to its popularity.

You can choose untreated teak or treated teak. Teak will weather very nicely without being treated giving it a unique color and great characteristics. It will start as a light golden color that will turn to a rich brown as it is exposed to the sun and rain taking anywhere from three months to nine months depending on where you live and what elements it is exposed to.

New teak will usually bleed natural oils during the fist few rainstorms. Over awhile this bleeding will stop. But while the bleeding is going on you will want to make sure you do not place anything that might stain on the deck.

There is no question that adding a teak deck will definitely increase the value of your home because of the instant beauty it creates. Everyone has a weak spot for teak.

You could apply oil to the wood but for a deck its really not recommended unless you want to keep those brown tones. You can use a teak sealer to make sure the wood remains in excellent condition.

You can also use a gently soap and water solution to clean a dirty deck using a deck brush like you would use on a boat. However if it is a heavy stain such as one of the hard to remove stains like red wine or great you can use a cleaner designed for teak. Follow the directions on the bottle carefully.

Understandably because of the cost this is not a deck option for the average income earner. However if you have the disposable income to invest in this terrific deck option you will enjoy years of the beauty it has to offer.

And when you are entertaining your guests can enjoy it as well. Plus youll instantly increase the value of your home. It certainly puts you in a class above the rest. And isnt that where you should be?