Metal furniture for gardens is usually made from one of three materials – iron, steel or aluminium.
The popular Lifestyle garden furniture range is among those made from the last of these metals, and this blog will explore why aluminium is an ideal al fresco furniture choice.
One of the biggest reasons why it has become a common material used by manufacturers is the fact that it is lighter than iron or steel. Many people who have furniture in their gardens want to be able to move it around without too much trouble, and the weight of iron in particular makes lifting it hard work. The lighter, hollow tubing that aluminium chairs and tables are made of avoids that problem.
Of course, some people hear the word ‘lightweight’ and assume that this makes the furniture less durable. However, this could not be further from the truth when it comes to aluminium. This metal is resistant to rust, and the frames are generally powder-coated to provide an extra layer of protection against the elements.
The only time that furniture made from this material is at risk is in freezing temperatures or high winds. Air moisture can cause cracking, while winds can blow the furniture around, but the lightness makes moving them easy. Alternatively, you can get Lifestyle garden furniture covers to provide protection during the winter.
Good quality aluminium furniture also comes with a level of craftsmanship and detail in the design that can match wrought iron. This is combined with an overall style that is more contemporary.
