While famed explorer Thor Hyderdahl sailed the ocean blue aboard the Kon-Tiki, Thor relied on balsa instead of teak to build his boat. If he wanted his boat weatherproofed, he should have gone with the teak instead. Grown in the highlands of Southeast Asia, teak is a wonderful wood that resists rotting and is stable even in the most extreme conditions. Perhaps that's why mariners have preferred teak for centuries. Our Aerial Teak Patio table pays homage to the seafarers of old. No matter what your local weather dishes out, this patio table can take it with aplomb. The teak top rests on a brushed aluminum frame for extra strength and durability.