Quote Originally Posted by DrAndy
Depends on what you make them from Old teak has few problems, and looks great
All depends on what ya like and want Doc.
I have lived in just about every climate there, is from the Equator to above the arctic circle, in Jungle/forest and into the amargosa valley and into death valley and I find less trouble with PVC plastics than with anything else, and there is no wood that will not swell and shring a tad weather/humidity changing.

And if Old Teak is what you prefer, then that is what you should use.