Patio Furniture Materials

Our backyards and patios have become natural extensions of our homes. Even apartment owners can use their balconies and terraces to extend their living space. To make the most of your outdoor space you need patio furniture. When choosing patio furniture there are many criteria to consider such as design, size, purpose, color, material, portability, and durability. Out of these, the most important one is material: the durability of your furniture depends heavily on what materials have been used. Below are the general pros and cons of specific materials used in patio furniture manufacturing.

Wicker Patio Furniture: Furniture with aluminum frame and synthetic woven wicker wrapped around. It's also called woven, outdoor wicker, synthetic wicker, all-weather wicker or resin wicker.

Pros:
- Thick comfortable cushions.
- Aluminum frames are durable and rust free.
- Wide variety of modern or classic designs.
- Deep seaters and sectionals are widely available.
- Synthetic materials won't fade.
- Light in weight
- Minimal maintenance.
- Easy to clean. Hose down with water
Cons:
- Require cushions for better comfort.
- Woven material might break and unravel.
- Aluminum frames might break from joints.
- High pricing.
- Large in size for storage.
- Tables require glass tops.

Resin Patio Furniture: White plastic patio seating furniture that is widely available. With the introduction of polypropylene vibrant new colors are becoming available.

Pros:
- Resin plastic is extremely durable.
- Can be used with or without cushions.
- Light in Weight. Easy to carry.
- Inexpensive.
- No Maintenance. Easy to clean.
- European designs.
Cons:
- Deep seaters are usually not available.
- Require cushions for better comfort.
- Usually offered in white color.
- Wind might knock them down.
- Impossible to fix if broken.

Teak Patio Furniture: Teak wood patio furniture serves all wood lovers. Teak wood complements many different decor options.

Pros:
- Teak wood is strong and durable for outdoors.
- Deep seating pieces are widely available.
- Doesn't get too hot under sun.
- Beautiful earthy looks.
- Minimal assembly.
Cons:
- Requires periodic maintenance such as oiling.
- Requires cushions.
- Heavy.
- Hard to fix if broken.

Recycled Plastic Patio Furniture: These are recycled plastic furniture and sets. Recycled plastic lumber used is made out of recycled milk jugs. Environment friendly choice.

Pros:
- Thick cushions for better comfort.
- Ultra strong and durable.
- Wide variety of designs.
- Vibrant colors.
- Deep seating club chairs, sofas and sectionals.
- Minimal maintenance.
- Easy to clean.
- Environment friendly.
Cons:
- Heavier than most other materials.
- Requires cushions.
- Assembly required for most items.

Patio Furniture Materials

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