Patio - Garden Furniture

Patio : a Brief Explanation

Garden furniture is a type of furniture specifically designed for outdoor use. It is usually made of weather resistant materials to withstand heavy rains, extreme coldness and frequent exposure to the sun.

Garden furniture can be purchased by set consisting of a garden table, four to six patio chairs and a parasol. Garden parasols are specialized type of outdoor umbrella designed to fit through a hole in the centre of the garden table and secured in a base. Long chairs, often called as chaise lounges, are also good furniture to mix with.

The materials used to manufacture modern patio furniture include stones, metals, vinyl, plastics, glass, and treated woods. Plastic or synthetic garden furniture is naturally waterproof, allow you to leave it out all year round. But do not allow rain water to collect at the back of chairs, because surprising amount of dirt can be formed.

Wooden garden furniture can be damage through frequent exposure to sun and rain, therefore needs to be maintained. One commonly used material for outdoor furniture is Teak. Teak contains natural oil called silica which makes it resistant to decay, and extreme weather conditions. It is also fire, acid and alkalis resistant. Aluminum garden furniture is strong and will last long.

Despite that, factors such as suntan lotions, perspiration due to extreme hotness and carbon monoxide can weaken the powder coating that protects it. To maintain the furniture, it should be cleaned frequently with a solution of mild washing up detergent and warm water, and then let it dry completely.