Types

• Teak furniture is made of wood from the teak tree. Teak is a dense, coarse-textured wood with a high oil content. It has a strong scent and is well known for its weather-resistance. Moreover, teak naturally deters termites.
  
  Eucalyptus furniture is made of wood from the eucalyptus tree. It has a life span of about 25 years if the furniture is untreated and up to 100 years if the furniture has been treated and is properly maintained. Eucalyptus is also extremely resistant to weather conditions.
  
  

Durability

• Both teak and eucalyptus wood are derived from strong, beautiful trees. That strength is why furniture made from either wood type is strong and extremely durable, with great resistance to harsh exterior conditions. Both teak and eucalyptus show cracks during the weathering process, a positive cosmetic characteristic versus a flaw, because these cracks are just a result of the expansion and contraction of the wood and do not affect the structure of the furniture.
  
  

Benefits

• Many other woods are used for furniture; however, nothing beats the reliability of woods like teak or eucalyptus. Each has its own sets of benefits. Eucalyptus furniture is hard like oak; it also weathers much better than teak. However, teak is more water-resistant, which makes it more beneficial for outdoor purposes.
  
  Deciding between teak and eucalyptus furniture comes down to choosing which components of the wood are most important. It is more beneficial to have teak outdoor furniture if you want pieces that are durable, water resistant and able to withstand harsh conditions. Meanwhile, eucalyptus furniture is more visually appealing, with many of the same durability features.
  
  

Maintenance

• Maintaining both teak and eucalyptus furniture is fairly simple with routine cleaning and oiling. Also, sanding the surface of both furniture types helps to keep them from turning gray. Use sandpaper and sand against the grain of the wood, wipe away any dust and then apply teak oil. For quick maintenance, use warm water, neutral soap and a soft cloth to clean off dirt and dust.
  
  Rub teak oil onto eucalyptus furniture to give it a deep sheen and preserve the stain of the furniture, if there is one. Otherwise, the furniture will turn gray during the weathering process, similar to teak wood furniture.
  
  

Affordability

• Authentic teak furniture is expensive because it is one of the best natural woods for furniture and lasts a lifetime if maintained properly. The price of teak increases with heavier pieces of furniture with intricate designs in the wood.
  
  Meanwhile, eucalyptus furniture is less expensive than genuine teak furniture, which makes this a better choice for those that might not have an abundance of money to spend on wood furnishings.