The furniture that people have in their gardens is made from a variety of different materials. Read on to learn the main types of materials, along with their advantages and disadvantages.
Wood
Wood is a very common choice, with the Norfolk Leisure LIFE garden furniture range being an example.
The wood most often used for it is teak, although some brands prefer pine or oak. One of the main benefits of wooden furniture is that it provides a pleasing rustic look. A drawback to this, however, is that the rain can cause it to rot, although using a cover can ensure it lasts a long time.
Metal
There are three metals used for garden furniture: stainless steel, aluminium and wrought iron.
The main advantage of the first of these is that it can stand up to high winds, but a downside is that it may rust quickly in winter without the use of products like the Lifestyle garden furniture covers.
Aluminium furniture is rust and corrosion-proof, and can also be recycled when you’re finished with it. It is more lightweight, however, meaning it can therefore be damaged by strong winds.
Finally, wrought iron is sturdy and looks attractive, but can be high-maintenance and expensive.
Rattan
Rattan furniture comes with plenty of advantages, including being fully recyclable, appealing to the eye and easy to keep clean.
The downsides, however, are that threads can come loose, causing damage, and that the cost of this kind of furniture can be quite high at first.
For more information about the best furniture for your garden, contact your local garden centre.
