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Teak vs Poly Lumber
Natural patina vs zero-maintenance
Teak
Natural oils resist rot; silvers to grey unless oiled yearly; premium price.
Poly (HDPE) Lumber
Recycled-plastic boards; colorfast, hose-clean, no seasonal care.
The call
Teak is the heirloom: it can outlast you, but only if you accept the patina or commit to yearly oiling. Poly lumber trades that romance for zero maintenance and a lower lifetime cost. Buy teak for looks you will maintain; buy poly for a set you want to ignore.
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