In the world of outdoor furniture, there has long been one clear winner. One material that has consistently come out on top, beloved and celebrated through the years. That material is, of course, teak ...

How does faux teak stack up to real wood? Well, it promises half the cost, near-zero maintenance and minimal downtime. Faux teak is rapidly replacing the real deal for helm pods, toe rails, bulkheads ...

Take a look at the transoms of some of the sport-fishers the next time you walk the docks: Can you tell the difference between a painted faux teak transom and one made from the real thing? My guess is ...