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British craftsman of the 18th century discovered what their
Eastern counterparts had known for centuries, that teak has qualities
unlike any other wood. Its abilities to withstand the rigours of adverse
climate, yet weather attractively, make it the ideal choice for outdoor
furniture. We use only premium quality teak and precise mortice and
tenon joinery in the construction of our furniture. We have also incorporated
into our designs the talents of superbly skilled wood carvers. This combination
of quality material and craftsmanship provide you with garden furniture
of exceptional style and durability.
TEAK is a beautiful and durable hardwood. It requires little or no
care and will maintain its strength and attractiveness for decades. The
furniture, when left ourdoors, will turn a beautiful silver-grey colour.
This process takes about nine months, depending on the amount of sunlight
and rain exposure. Our teak lasts for years without the need for
oiling and staining. Heirloom furniture to pass on to the next generation.
Preservation of the Earth's ecological system is today a major
concern. Indiscriminate deforestation of the Amazon basin and other rainforests
has led to widespread suspicion by the public of those companines in the
teak industry.
Kingsley-Bate leads the way in the garden furniture market...the first Australian
company to use the Javanese teak exclusively in the manufacture of
its furniture. All our teak is harvested from carefully controlled
plantations, established in Indonesia by the Dutch in the mid 19th century.
The Indonesian Government allows the felling of a limited number of trees
each year and ensures that an equal amount of reforestation takes place.
Many other companies claim to use plantation-grown teak from other
countries, but only the plantations of Java ensure replanting polices are
followed.
As a result of this effort, Kingsley-Bate has received the SMART WOOD certificate
from the Rainforest Alliance. This certificate is an assurance that
our product is made only from a renewable source.
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Kingsley Bate -
A division of Scandi International Pty. Ltd. 
Email Address: teak@scandi.com.au