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Since there are too many styles and kinds of patio furniture to choose from, you might be confused with too many ideas when you visit a patio furniture shop. To lessen this stressful ordeal, it is wise to start knowing your choices in general and later decide which type of patio furniture you really want.

Teak Wood

Patio furniture is made of different materials ranging from wood, resin, wicker, aluminum, and wrought iron. Each of these materials has their own benefits. To give you an idea which one best suits your outdoor space, try to study each material and their benefits.

Teak, Redwood, and Pressure-Treated Wood:- These are the three types of lumber used in making patio furniture. Teak is the most expensive of all woods. It is water and insect-resistant without the aid of any chemical treatment. It is not even affected by pool or sea water, or gets stained by suntan lotion or body oil. Teak wood has natural honey brown color so painting or staining it is not necessary. It turns to a beautiful grey color as it ages. Light sanding will bring back its original color.

Wicker

Redwood is relatively soft wood and can easily be dented or scratched when used. It also tends to lose its color through sun exposure. What’s great about this type of wood is its resistance to decay and different types of weather conditions.

A pressure-treated wood is a type of lumber soaked under high pressure with chemicals intended to resist water and wood insects. Since it has chemicals within, this type of wood cannot be used in making chopping boards or for food use. Also, the screws, nails and bolts used to construct the furniture corrode quickly because of the said chemicals.

PVC

Wicker:- Wicker furniture is made of weeds and twigs weaved together to form a furniture. The best type of wicker furniture is the one made of rattan. Rattan is naturally is weather-resistant. It also comes in very stylish and varied designs. It requires routine maintenance like vacuuming, washing, re-coating of protective varnish or plastic coating to lengthen its life and maintain its beauty.

Resin or PVC:-This type of patio furniture is basically made of polymer plastic. It is similarly durable and weather resistant.

Aluminum

It is best for beach or pool set-up because it is not affected by sea or pool water. Resin or PVC furniture are very versatile materials which can be molded to look like wood or wicker furniture. Cleaning resin furniture is simply accomplished with just soap and water.

Aluminum:- This type of patio furniture is highly durable and is not affected by elements like water and sunlight. But because it is lightweight, it is not advisable to be used in windy areas. It also requires very minimal maintenance.

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron:- Wrought iron patio furniture is the best alternative to aluminum furniture in slightly windy places. It is heavy weight and very durable. However, this type of material requires regular maintenance to keep it from rusting. Its coating may chip over time so regular repainting is necessary.