In your search for garden furniture or patio furniture, remember that it will be exposed to the elements all year round, therefore, it must be hardwearing.Unfortunately, not all garden furniture is made with such conditions in mind.Buying cheap Garden Furniture is very often the most expensive choice! It will need to be replaced often! The old adage is also true, “you only get what you pay for”.
What are the next steps then, since we have established you aren’t just going to buy the cheapest set that you can get your hands on.The next step will be to decide which of the following two materials you would prefer in your garden:
Metal Garden Furniture & Hardwood Garden Furniture
Metal Garden Furniture
If you want Metal Garden Furniture, and you want it to last, then you should select Metal Garden Furniture that is only made of Aluminium.The reason for this is that Aluminium does not rust, so will last in all weather conditions.Aluminium garden furniture basically comes in two forms being: cast aluminium or framed aluminium. Cast Aluminium is made from a mould and is often quite decorative, framed aluminium is the more modern version that you are likely to see in coffee shops. Whichever you choose, you will get all the benefits of Aluminium.
Aluminium is definitely the best material for garden furniture, it will last for ages so has to be worth taking the plunge.
Hardwood Garden Furniture
Two pieces of wood are never exactly the same which is why I like it best.This difference arises from the fact that the grain is unique to each tree.The amount of wooden garden furniture available on the market could fill an entire book, such is the choice.
When it comes to wooden garden furniture, I know a thing or two and I feel confident in declaring teak the best wood for the job.Teak is the best material for the job because it can withstand exposure to the high moisture content that is often present in the air, not to mention the rain.
This is reflected in the price, teak is at the high end of the price range but then you won’t have to maintain it and it will last a life time.
Teak is a natural product, that is from a slow growing hard wood tree.Look out for the Forest Stewardship Councils (FSC) seal of approval on your teak furniture, to be sure that it has been produced in a responsible forest management system.
If you buy good quality teak furniture, it should last as long as 20 to 25 years so is probably worth the initial investment.


