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Are You Buying Outdoor Patio Furniture
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oThe best time of year to buy outdoor furniture is when summer begins to wind down. Stores want to get rid of seasonal items so they can begin to make room for the new holiday merchandise.
There are some things to consider before you purchase outdoor furniture.
First of all, you will need a place to store your outdoor furniture if you live in an area where it cannot be kept outdoors year-round. The elements do have effects on the various materials used in the construction of your outdoor furniture.
There are some things to consider before you purchase outdoor furniture.
First of all, you will need a place to store your outdoor furniture if you live in an area where it cannot be kept outdoors year-round. The elements do have effects on the various materials used in the construction of your outdoor furniture.
Types of Outdoor Furniture
Do You Cover Or Do You Need Storage Space
Wicker furniture that has been left outside year round. This damage happened in one year from rain, snow and wind blowing it around.
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The elements and wind have an effect on outdoor furniture. There are some types of patio furniture that truly needs to be stored away. Strong winds can damage and maybe even destroy your outdoor furniture, especially if it is lightweight like wicker is.
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Wood |
Outdoor patio wood furniture may look nice, but it does have its drawbacks.
If you have to leave your wooden furniture outdoors, the worst thing you can do is to cover it. The covering may seem to be the logical way to protect the wood from the snow.
However, coverings work in the opposite direction. They actually allow moisture to set into your furniture, which may cause discoloration, mold, and mildew, warping and even splitting of the wood.
Regardless of whether you have the space to store your wood furniture or not, you should seal the wood with a good sealer.
If you have to leave your wooden furniture outdoors, the worst thing you can do is to cover it. The covering may seem to be the logical way to protect the wood from the snow.
However, coverings work in the opposite direction. They actually allow moisture to set into your furniture, which may cause discoloration, mold, and mildew, warping and even splitting of the wood.
Regardless of whether you have the space to store your wood furniture or not, you should seal the wood with a good sealer.
 
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Aluminum |
There are various types of aluminum furniture. Aluminum outdoor patio furniture is durable. However, each type requires special care in order for you to be able to enjoy your aluminum furniture for many years to come.
The newer types should be those with the baked on powder finish will protect them from the elements.
Be sure to drain any water that has accumulated.
Turn your tubular aluminum furniture upside down to ensure that moisture does not accumulate. You can cover your aluminum furniture if left outdoors.
The newer types should be those with the baked on powder finish will protect them from the elements.
Be sure to drain any water that has accumulated.
Turn your tubular aluminum furniture upside down to ensure that moisture does not accumulate. You can cover your aluminum furniture if left outdoors.
 
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Wicker |
Wicker furniture has become one of the popular styles of outdoor furniture. However, wicker furniture also adds a great look indoors as well.
Real wicker contracts and expands. Leaving natural wicker in the elements such as snow, it will crack due to freezing temperatures.
Often steel frames are used on modern wicker furniture. The steel frame may add some stability, but they also develop rust. Galvanized steel is the most durable, but like other steel frames, it should be stored inside.
Plastic wicker is just like any other plastic. It will freeze and crack. Therefore, your plastic, wicker look, furniture of all styles, needs to be stored indoors.
Do you live in an area where it can be extremely windy?
I have a few pieces of wicker furniture that I am going to replace
I live on a hill, and the wind can be extremely strong at any given time, rain or shine. This wicker furniture is old, but it had been stored away, and spray painted. Two years ago, it looked almost like new, but since I didn’t have a place to store it away, this is what two years of rain, snow, wind has done to it.
Real wicker contracts and expands. Leaving natural wicker in the elements such as snow, it will crack due to freezing temperatures.
Often steel frames are used on modern wicker furniture. The steel frame may add some stability, but they also develop rust. Galvanized steel is the most durable, but like other steel frames, it should be stored inside.
Plastic wicker is just like any other plastic. It will freeze and crack. Therefore, your plastic, wicker look, furniture of all styles, needs to be stored indoors.
Do you live in an area where it can be extremely windy?
I have a few pieces of wicker furniture that I am going to replace
I live on a hill, and the wind can be extremely strong at any given time, rain or shine. This wicker furniture is old, but it had been stored away, and spray painted. Two years ago, it looked almost like new, but since I didn’t have a place to store it away, this is what two years of rain, snow, wind has done to it.
 
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Wrought Iron |
Wrought iron outdoor furniture has become popular again since it can be made more comfortable with cushions. The great thing is about wrought iron furniture is that it can be left outside year round. However, this furniture should be protected from the elements by using covers for outdoor furniture.
Today, metals like wrought iron are powder coated, but don’t let that fool you. Wrought iron, like other metals can develop rust spots. If you see rust, sand the spots down, and then paint the area with paints like Rust-Oleum.
Today, metals like wrought iron are powder coated, but don’t let that fool you. Wrought iron, like other metals can develop rust spots. If you see rust, sand the spots down, and then paint the area with paints like Rust-Oleum.
When You Lack In Storage Space
There are various styles of outdoor furniture that is perfect for small storage spaces. Those that fold come in attractive materials such as wood, with cushions for added comfort.
Remember, when you if you need a bit of extra furniture in the family room, consider your outdoor furniture pieces as a source of extra furniture. Your outdoor rocker may be perfect for the living room to rock that fussy baby at night.
When you need extra chairs for outdoors, consider buying stackable chairs since they won't use much of your storage space.
Remember, when you if you need a bit of extra furniture in the family room, consider your outdoor furniture pieces as a source of extra furniture. Your outdoor rocker may be perfect for the living room to rock that fussy baby at night.
When you need extra chairs for outdoors, consider buying stackable chairs since they won't use much of your storage space.
