TIPS FOR BUYING OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Once you know what you need, deciding what your furniture will
be made of is the next most important consideration for your outdoor space. The
materials you choose will not only dictate the style and overall look but will
also impact how well each piece performs against all the elements.
Here are the benefits of each:
Reclaimed Teak
This is a purely natural product, The wood is given a second
life. Because this is a recycled natural product, every piece has its own
features and look. Every product is unique. Recycled teak has a natural
appearance and develops over time to a beautiful silvered grey.
Teak is packed with natural oils that will help prevent the
pieces being damaged and are durable enough to remain outdoors year long in
every season. Outdoor chairs
Check the Teak has been obtained legally from sources such
as teak plantations, recycled sources in Indonesia, who are certified by a
legal audit system.
Rattan
Polyurethane furniture still exude the relaxed style of the
natural material but with a number of added benefits. As well as being weather
resistant, these pieces can stay outdoors all year round meaning you don’t have
to find storage space for them when the weather turns bad. It is also very
durable and is unlikely to tear, fray or break, looking new years after
purchase.
Make sure to check the UV rating of the rattan.
Aluminium
Aluminium furniture with a powder coated frame that is
lightweight, scratch resistant, weather proof and will not rust. Powder coated
aluminium also requires very little maintenance.
Fabric
Use premium grade fabric Sunbrella fabric is the number one Outdoor
furniture fabric, it has a five year anti-fade guarantee.
Sunbrella feels like a soft indoor fabric. Sunbrella is water, mold and mildew
resistant, it is important there is a free draining base made of a textilene
which is also breathable.
Use of polyester fabric on outdoor settings is not ideal as
the sun will fade it within 3-6 months.
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