What about shorea?

Shorea, also known as bankarai, is a tropical hardwood which grows naturally and plentifully in the Pacific Rim countries of Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Burma. It is closely related to tectona grandis, or Burma Teak, and is therefore used in many outdoor applications like shipbuilding, bridges, piers, and outdoor furniture. The abundance of shorea, as well as its accessibility, has made it a considerably less expensive choice over teak for all outdoor applications. Dense and hard, shorea is highly resistant to rot and bug infestation. It is heavy, making it resistant to wear and marring. Shorea will weather naturally to a warm shade of gray over a period of about one year. If you choose to maintain the original color of the wood you may apply a teak oil seasonally.

Our shorea, like many teak supplies, comes from the Indonesian island of Java. Forestry on the island of Java has been diligently managed by the Perum Perhutani, Indonesia's governmental department which oversees the cultivation and harvesting of teak, shorea, and many other species of trees.

Quality Construction
Quality furniture construction begins with the method of joinery. Our furniture uses mortise and tenon joinery, which is the strongest and longest lasting of all furniture building methods, and we use this method in every possible situation.  Simply drive in a series of solid wood dowels and your furniture will remain stable and secure for many generations. To reduce shipping costs and ease of storage, all Oxford Garden furniture is shipped in rugged, lined cartons, ready for simple assembly. Most of the items have a total of five pre-assembled parts to put together, and it takes the average person 10-15 minutes to complete each piece.  A hammer and screwdriver (preferably a power screwdriver) are the only tools necessary.  The precision of mortise cuts and tight fitting tenons are exceptional. That's why we receive many compliments on the ease of assemblage and the exceptionally high quality of craftsmanship in our furniture.