East Bay Area. East Bay Area Arborist Services. The East Bay is a commonly used, informal term for the lands on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay, in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Durability: Teak wood is derived from mature teak trees, which have the natural ability to ward off dry rot, fungus, and parasites. This type of wood does not warp or rot easily, so you can expect your teak wood patio furniture to last for a decade -- or even several decades.
Dry rot is caused by a fungus. Dry rot (see photo at right) is a weakening of wood caused by one of several species of fungus. The fungus digests the parts of the wood that give the wood strength and stiffness. Weakened wood is typically somewhat dry, hence the name dry rot, and brittle (see photo).