Wood is a very pleasing material for garden furniture. Its rustic appearance fits in beautifully with the natural surroundings, which is why brands like Charles Taylor garden furniture are such big sellers.
If you want to prevent discolouration or fading though, you will need to protect it from harsh sunlight. Here are some ways of doing so.
Apply varnish
One way to ensure the attractive colour of your wooden furniture stays intact is to apply a coat of varnish. This can be picked up easily in shops and they will have options to suit all different types and shades of wood. You will need to put on a fresh coat periodically though, as it loses effectiveness over time.
Position it carefully
If you give some thought to the positioning of your wooden furniture, you should be able to minimise its exposure to the sun. Most people will not want to sit in its full glare anyway, so place it somewhere with plenty of shade. Sheltering the furniture when not in use will do a lot to keeping it looking as good as when you bought it.
Use covers
Some people don’t have the kind of garden or household space to be able to move their furniture out of the sun. If this is the case for you, a good alternative is to cover it. You can buy items like Garland garden furniture covers that will keep the sun off the wood.
If you are careful with it, your wooden garden furniture will continue to look great for years.
