The Types of Garden Furniture
Garden furniture, also called patio appliances, is a type of seats benches and tables specifically designed for outdoor use. It is often sold as a patio set consisting of a table, four or six chairs and a parasol. These garden appliances can add a lot to the beauty of your garden and patio. The three most common materials in use are wood, aluminum and plastic. The plastic is the cheapest of the three.
The Aluminum type is quickly becoming a favorite among people with outdoor living spaces. The patio accessories makers started using the aluminum for outdoor use in the 1960s and it became popular very quickly. Aluminum used in garden accessories is robust and long lasting. It is the best choice for outdoor chairs and tables when budget is an issue. Aluminum material for garden furniture is available as tubular aluminum or cast aluminum. Aluminum is maintenance free and completely weatherproof, cast aluminum is of the highest quality and will not rust. To provide extra protection from the weather outdoor accessories made of aluminum are coated with a layer of colored polyester powder through an electrostatic process and baked on the surface of the metal. Cast aluminum is an ideal material particularly for outdoor patio appliances because it is durable, nonrusting, resistant to the sun, heat, light, and rain. It is relatively lightweight yet heavy enough to stay put in heavy winds. It is easy to carry around, and can often be folded for easy storage. Outdoor accessories made of aluminum cannot rust, and during the year they require little or no effort to maintain.
How do the aluminum compare to plastic and wood for outdoor items?
Plastic is naturally waterproof, so you can leave it out all year round. While plastic may look great for years and years, the cold of winter and quick changes in temperature can weaken the material and in some cases make it almost brittle. So actually they only last for a few years.
Outdoor chairs tables and benches made of wood are favorite option for those that have extra funds, as they are most expensive (but also the most beautiful). Because the wooden outdoor accessories are exposed to all kind of weather, so it makes sense to take extra efforts to keep them looking new.
Wooden garden furniture needs to be treated with varnish periodically because without it, it will not withstand exposure to the weather. Covers can help keep your outdoor appliances clean and dry, as well as protect it from weather damage.
