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Teak Rocking Chairs Are Hot

What's with all the buzz about outdoor rocking chairs?

Well it's actually not just about rocking chairs, it's a lot about motion.  More and more people are finding that moving or motion while sitting is a very enjoyable experience.  Often this pleasurable phenomena is unexplainable, but it is just that "unexplainable". 

Newborns and rocking chairs go together like peanut butter and jelly.  The rocking motion of the chair will add to the soothing affect your baby will feel when being held, plus not to mention the early morning feedings and sometimes snuggling in and reading to your little one.

Teenagers and rocking chairs are a pretty good disguised fit, since the teens are often fidgety and restless or bored.  The rocking motion is a natural sedative for them and surely beats the socks off of the alternative sedatives out there, if you know what I mean.

Adults are facing some pretty turbulent times these days, with the wobbling economy and world wide tensions staring them in the face, just the little things in life can make the difference.   Wood-Joy's teak rocking chairs, teak rocking benches, teak glider benches, or even a teak tree swinging bench are all outstanding examples of simple pleasure at a reasonable cost.

Seniors obviously understand the merits of genuine rocking chairs and motion benches.  They are just suprised why all other age groups, until recently were not getting it.

 

Wood-Joy sells teak outdoor rocking chairs and various teak benches as well as a whole host of other fine outdoor teak furniture products.  Wood-Joy now has the largest selection of teak outdoor sets in the entire USA.  Visit www.wood-joy.com and see for yourself what outstanding deals that are offered.

 

Buy early and save big!

 

WOOD-JOY Now Sells and Ships Teak Patio Furniture Anywhere in the USA, Canada and Mexico

We are pleased to announce that Wood-Joy now offers teak patio furniture sales and shipping services throughout the entire USA, Canada and Mexico.  The prices remain very competitive while still maintaining the highest of quality standards.

Check out for yourself, what may be the largest selection of teak outdoor dining sets and teak deep seat sets in the entire USA.  All of which can be found by shopping www.wood-joy.com .

You may want to consider some of our fine teak accessories for the Holliday gift giving season.  Teak makes a wonderful gift because of its elegance, long life and natural "green" environmental quality.

Teak Patio Furniture Maintenance Ideas

TEAK CARE

First of all there is not much chance of you seriously damaging your teak furniture by applying teak oil on the surfaces. We try to describe below your options and a general means to apply teak oil if desired, however it is certainly not required.

If your teak furniture requires cleaning this can be done with a normal household bristle brush [not too hard] and some warm mildly soapy (clear dish soap) water. Wash down afterwards with clean water. There are also proprietary cleaners on the market which can also be used to clean off various deposits and accumulated dirt and stains.

We do not recommend the use of high pressure hoses and steel wool or steel wire brushes. These methods should not be used at all as any metal residue left in the grain will rust and discolor the wood.

If the furniture has some stubborn and heavily ingrained stains these can be removed by sanding with a 120C grade of sandpaper, being sure to work only with the direction of the timber grain. After sanding stains away like this, if the furniture was previously teak oiled you may wish to re-oil. Or if it had previously been left natural, the fresh teak color exposed by sanding will soon mellow in with the existing silver grey patina.

We are often asked about the best ways to care for teak furniture. Because of the hard and yet forgiving nature of the timber it will withstand a great deal of abuse, but it will also repay a little tender loving care, so you may care to read through this page and pick up a few hints.

If your furniture is to be used indoors and away from a lot of natural sunlight, over a period of time perhaps six months to a year the wood will gradually become a darker shade of gold.

If on the other hand the furniture is left outdoors, the effects of the suns rays will 'bleach out' the timbers natural color, gradually turning it a soft silvery grey color. This silvery grey 'patina' which develops over time gives teak furniture a distinctive appearance. The silver grey color resulting from this natural ageing process is considered to be very attractive and allows the furniture to blend in well with many outdoor environments. Teak furniture left in this state is easily maintained and needs no treatment whatsoever to give many years of service and this is about as easy as a maintenance schedule as it’s possible to get!

Teak Finishing Treatment

Teak wood is of itself naturally oily and requires no treatment to be used indoors or outdoors and the use of teak oil or sealers won't greatly increase the life of the timber. It does change the color somewhat and it can also help a little to prevent stains from seeping into the timber grain. It will slow down the graying effect caused by ultra violet rays.

Manufactured teak oil is actually either tung oil or linseed oil blended with resins and other proprietary additives to guard against UV mold and mildew.

To maintain its appearance teak oiled furniture will need to be re-oiled periodically. If you decide to oil your furniture you can contact us for supplies of WATCO teak oil, or buy from your local supplier. A basic method for oiling is as follows:

The furniture will need to be cleaned first [see below] afterwards allow to dry for at least 24 hours before starting to oil. Have a good look around the furniture first and attend to any areas requiring sanding before starting work. We recommend a light sanding over all viewable and touchable surfaces to give your furniture a smooth silky touch. You will find that sanding is very fast and easy, well worth your time.

You will need some teak oil, a clean 1" and 3" paint brush, some clean cotton rags, good light and plenty of space to work in. Be sure to wear some comfortable work clothes. Wearing household gloves to keep the oil off your hands is a good idea as well. We recommend spreading some plastic drop cloths outdoors for your work station.

The oil can be applied with a clean paint brush or cotton cloth, starting from the top and working downwards. The surface should be left wet but try to avoid leaving too much surplus oil behind as you work.

If you have a large quantity of teak and want to seriously reduce the time, we would suggest using a plastic spray bottle to apply the oil. With this method you should turn all of your teak upside down, then spray and wipe the bottom side first, then turn the teak upright and spray/wipe the oil on the top side. You will find the spraying method will oil between the slats very nicely.

After about 5 - 15 minutes the oil will start to become 'tacky'. At this point the surface of the furniture should be wiped down with a clean cotton rag, carefully removing all surplus oil.

One coat is usually sufficient but while you are already set up it's suggested to apply a second coat to the viewable surfaces after a minimum of one hour from the first coat application. Once you've completed the oiling and the surface is touch dry, a second clean rag can be used to buff up the surface.

Please be sure to dispose of any used rags and cleaning cloth carefully and in accordance with the instructions from the oil manufacturer.

Proprietary teak sealers such as Sikkens Cetol SRD 250 or SEMCO products can also be used especially in moist or marine climates. Apply these sealers as described from the manufacturer. Wood-Joy can also provide a complete maintenance service plan if you would prefer to spend your time playing tennis or golf, etc.

So turn on your favorite music and make this an enjoyable occasion. Many people find caring for their teak furniture a real feel good experience. Others simply hire a teak service person to handle the rejuvenation. Then again most just let their teak age gracefully with no maintenance whatsoever. Regardless, teak outdoor furniture requires less costly maintenance than most other high end types and offers a continuing rich natural look for many decades.

We are confident that you will love your furniture!
Compliments of Wood-Joy

TENNIS - Big Boom Or Bust?

Some will argue that the sport of tennis began around the 12th century in a crude form, but most historians agree that the modern version of tennis as we know it today began around 1860.  Tennis initially bcame popular among the UK elitist snobery, then spread throughout the world.  The game rules varied until around 1924 and really haven't changed much since.

During the 70' and early 80's disco period, tennis surged in popularity.  The woodie racquets were quickly becoming garage clutter and were being dismissed in favor of the new sleek metal frames, thanks mostly to Howard Head, an employee of Prince Tennis Equipment Co.

Out of respect for the deceased woodies, Wood-Joy, a La Quinta, CA company recently created giant size wooden tennis racquets. They have a nostalgic vintage look to them and stand five feet tall.  They are purchased for many reasons, such as decoration, gifting and awards.  These eye popping big guys can be purchased directly from Wood-Joy or their retailing partners throughout the USA.

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Damn, she's hot!

They have also been used as props on television, clown acts and auctioned off in many important fund raisers, such as the annual Andy Roddick Foundation Charity Weekend fund raiser "Serving Children Today For Tomorrow".

The sport of tennis may be in for another surge in popularity, partly because of the high cost of of golf these days, as well as chubby Americans finding tennis an appealing cheap, non-boring alternative to expensive fitness clubs.  Many tennis players of the 70's and 80's shifted into golf over time and are now returning back to tennis.  Additionally, the entire globe is now very acquainted with the sport of tennis, especially ping pong charged China and badminton influenced India.  With a combined population of over three billion, China and India alone could easily triple the popularity of tennis over time.  Imagine all the different unusual techniques of play that would evolve eventually from this growth phenomenon.

Similar to golf, tennis is a perfect way to meet lifetime friends.  Regardless of your playing abilities, you can rest assured that there  are many others with similar athletic abilities.  The ideal opponent is the player that you can't quite count on winning with.  The element of surprise of not knowing makes for the perfect match up.  One only needs to join a tennis club or City Parks/Rec sponsored activity and have the tennis pro or staff give you a list of near equal players.  Or you may even find players off of craigslist.  If you are an international business or pleasure traveler, you'll find packing a tennis racquet and few cans of balls is quite an easy task.

Oh Yes, Tennis is BIG!

Thought You've Seen it All? Check Out These Unusual Sports Gifts.

Can't seem to find that perfect gift for the sports nut?  Consider these GIANT size sports statues. 

Golf Clubs 7'-7" Long

Tennis Racquets 5' Long

Baseball Bats 6'-2"

Whether you have a passion for either golf, tennis or baseball it would be rather exciting to open your gift and find something you have never quite seen before.  Wood-Joy manufactures and sells giant life-size wooden golf clubs, giant tennis racquets and giant baseball bats.  These fine products are fun to give and receive.  They can be purchased alone or with custom display stands.  What's more, you can be assured that there are currently no other sources that produce these products in actual solid wood. So they are one-of-a-kind. 

The design is a vintage look which will never go out of style and will look truly interesting for all time, a perfect meaningful heirloom.  Engraved text is optional.

 

Wood-Joy can fulfill large orders for sports teams and corporate gifts.  Imagine your logo engraved on any of these beauties.

 

 

 

Any of these eclectic sports gifts can be purchased at www.wood-joy.com anytime of the day or night. 

Art Umbrellas - Original Cool

 

Art Umbrellas- now being sold exclusively by Wood-Joy in La Quinta, CA

 

Garrison Wayne – Artist

For more than ten years Garrison Wayne (resident of La Quinta, CA) has been hand painting his original and unique designs on market umbrellas for both residential and commercial use under the company name of CANVAS IN THE GARDEN. 

 

Garrison uses quality acrylic fabric with all-weather durability and paints uniquely on both sides of the fabric (mirror imaging) with exterior acrylic paint.  This technique (painting on both sides) provides full visual artwork underneath the umbrella as well as on the top side.  While you enjoy the shade of your umbrella, whether dining or just relaxing, the artwork just pops out there for your pleasure.  The acrylic exterior paints retain their color with UV exposure and are waterfast (no paint runs). 

 

You may cleanse these umbrellas by just hosing down with water in it’s open position.  In addition you may gently sponge with soapy water (similar to washing your car).  Simply rinse off any soap and then dry in its open position before storing away after the season. 

 

The frame is made of Asian hardwood, has eight ribs and comes in two sizes, seven and nine feet diameter.   For any table over 36” diameter, the nine foot size is recommend.  It is easy to raise or lower your umbrella with its simple rope and pulley system.  A metal pin holds it in place.  Options available are Aluminum tilting frames (9’ umbrella only). 

 

 

Garrison paints each umbrella individually and does not hire anyone else to assist him.  You can be assured when you purchase one of his umbrellas that you will be the proud owner of an original piece of art. 

 

Wood-Joy is pleased and proud to exclusively offer Garrison Wayne’s original artwork on-line at  www.wood-joy.com and at our wood-joy showroom located at 78-474 Hwy 111, Suite A, La Quinta, CA  92253.  Or you can buy these art umbrellas at most of the local Palm Springs regional art shows.  The next show will be held at the Art Under the Umbrellas Show in beautiful Old Town La Quinta, CA on April 11th, 2009, between 10 AM - 4 PM.

 

Additionally, we offer matching pillow shams.  They are also hand painted by Garrison with the same themes and exterior paints used on the umbrellas.  The fabric is heavy duty canvas.  They are sealed with an exterior weatherproofing agent.  In areas of extreme exposure to rain or dew it is recommended to store these in a dry location when not in use.  These pillows are sold unfilled to fit an 18” or 24” pillow form if purchased on-line and fully filled if purchased locally at our showroom.

 

 

 

 

Believe us, these are truly remarkable unique pieces of art that match up nicely with our teak outdoor furniture products.

 

 “Wood-Joy, always delivering incredible decoration and gifting solutions to those that have the highest of expectations”.

 

 

John Shoemate

 

 

                     

Why Choose Solid Teak Wood Patio Furniture?

Wood: The Environmentally Friendly Choice
           For instance, did you know?

• Wood is natural, organic, renewable, nontoxic, recyclable and bio-degradable. Turning a tree into sawn wood or veneer requires less energy and produces less pollution compared to the large amounts of electricity and heat needed to produce other materials. Emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and other gases are also greater during the production of substitute building materials. For example, CO2 emissions are 3 times greater when producing steel.
• Wood is natural, it is a raw material found in great quantities all around the world. Over 1/3 of the Earth's land surface is covered by forests!
• Wood is organic. Healthy and growing trees absorb carbon dioxide and release pure oxygen.
• Wood is renewable, more and more trees are planted all the time. Trees need only light, water, some nutrients, air and time in order to grow. In the U.S. alone, about 4 million seedlings are planted every day! In Indonesia, for example, over 1 million acres are reforested annually. All the timber used in the making of our teak furniture is cultivated from plantations controlled by the governmental agency Perhutani State Forestry to ensure reforestation and the protection of rain forests vital to the world's ecosystem. Fossil fuels, like coal and oil, take millions of years to replace. Metals, cement, plastics and brick are not renewable.
• Wood is non-toxic. In its natural form, it does not release any toxic gases or fumes into the atmosphere.
• Wood is recyclable, it can be re-used and re-worked and put into different shapes and sizes over and over. A single piece of wood can be utilized many times before it loses its properties and usefulness. And, wood is still the major source of fuel in many parts of the world.
• Wood is bio-degradable, it will de-compose on its own and return to the earth's cycle.
  Research done all over the world demonstrates that specifying wood will save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
• AND, let's not forget that wood is just plain beautiful, especially WOOD-JOY TEAK!

Wood-Joy is a direct importer of Grade A teak from Java, Indonesia.  Wood-Joy sells direct to the public as well as to commercial accounts at very competitive volume prices.  Wood-Joy offers a large line up of teak deep seating, teak tables, teak chairs, teak loungers, teak accessories and teak bar stools/bar tables.

Compliments of Wood-Joy

Teak, The Incredible Difference

As you are probably aware, Wood-Joy is a formidable distributer of fine quality Teak Outdoor Furniture.  Whether Wood-Joy's teak is purchased locally at our facility in beautiful Palm Desert, CA or nationally via our secure internet sales, you can rely on us to always follow through with our promises. ALWAYS!

Teak is a remarkable long lasting wood, so here goes a little teak trivia....  The first outdoor teak benches were made from recycled decking from old sailing ships.  Many public parks in England are still furnished to this day with such teak benches, some of which are a century old.

Contrary to popular belief, Tectona Grandis (teak trees) is a deciduous hardwood tree brought by the Dutch to the dry, hilly terrain of Indonesia during Dutch colonial rule.  It is not indigenous to Indonesia, but rather a Dutch import which was then planted in the many plantations that are still in existence today.  It is noteworthy that the Dutch imported the original seedlings from Thailand in the year of 1816.

The Indonesian government is doing a reasonably good job managing and controlling the sustainable-yield practices of these trees and of course Wood-Joy requires that the teak used for its furniture be strictly harvested from these government controlled plantations.

So after factoring in that teak outdoor furniture can last around seventy plus years, the life cycle cost is very low.  Not bad considering the elegant and timeless classy look this furniture offers.  It is very common to see this furniture pass through a few generations with minimal maintenance.

We are interested in your experiences buying from Wood-Joy and/or knowledge of teak relative to its long life or any other thoughts you may have.

Big can be a good thing.

Thanks for visiting Wood-Joy. 

So what do you think of our eclectic super large sports products?

If you are moved by sports nostalgia, you would be quite pleased with any of these big beauties.  We find while even working around these products daily that they can actually be very uplifting.  Of course we are a bit biased but there seems to be a common consensus of many of our valued customers that feel similarly. 

In March 07 Wood-Joy was an official exhibitor at the Pacific Life Open Tennis Tournament at Indian Wells, CA.  A big draw.  The aggregate attendance surpassed 300,000 during the two week event.  It was amazing to see the various expressions of those strolling by our exhibitor's tent.  I wish now we would have taken a series of video clips of the most outrageous reactions and comments.  And believe me, there were many!  The most popular comment was "WOW, those things are so cool".  Even though we love hearing those kind words, we look forward to what you may have to say. 

So whether you are an investment banker in NYC, a Russian astronaut or a right fielder in your-town little league, please join our blog and let loose.