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The choice of wood for outdoor furniture is essential to guarantee aesthetics, durability and environmental sustainability<\/strong>. Many species are suited to outdoor conditions, but not all have the same ecological impact.<\/p>\n

Since 2020, Azur Confort has taken the audacious step of abandoning exotic woods and turning exclusively to European species, which are more respectful of the environment<\/strong>. Discover the advantages and specific features of the five popular types of wood used for outdoor furniture, and why Robinia, Chestnut and Beech are sustainable alternatives to exotic species.<\/p>\n

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Exotic wood species: between resistance and environmental impact<\/h2>\n
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Teak<\/h3>\n

Emblematic of outdoor furniture, teak wood is appreciated for its density, durability and noble appearance. However, its exploitation poses serious environmental problems, in particular deforestation in South-East Asia<\/strong> and high carbon footprint transport by sea. <\/p>\n

Iroko<\/h3>\n

Native to West and Central Africa, the iroko is a dense, durable wood, often compared to teak because of its resistance to weather and insects. Although it is more accessible than teak, its exploitation is responsible for the over-exploitation and deforestation of African forests.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5vh||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”9ac6f54f-70a6-44c1-ac1e-d535da675371″ custom_padding=”||0%||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n

Robinia: a sustainable European alternative<\/h2>\n

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Native to Europe, Robinia (often called \u2018false acacia\u2019) is one of the most durable woods for outdoor use. It is naturally resistant to weather, fungi and insects, without the need for chemical treatments. <\/p>\n

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Why choose Robinia?<\/h5>\n