Teakwood has many properties, including its resistance to deterioration, that make it desirable for use in outdoor furniture. Outdoor furniture usually gets wet and teakwood can stand up to rain and humidity. Teak has high resistance to attack by fungi and insects, and is considered one of the most valuable woods in the world. Teak is sturdy and resists damage when contacting other materials — such as metals — that makes it ideal for the manufacture of high-value furniture.