Patio Furniture Bench

There are several different types of patio furniture. They are generally made distinct due to the materials they are made from as well as the different styles of patio furniture benches and chairs made from each of those materials.

The classic material for garden furniture of all types was timber and there are still a lot of people who prefer the natural appearance of wooden garden furniture because it blends in well with the natural surroundings of your yard. Outdoor furniture made from timber may need treating occasionally to keep the worst of the effects of the weather from damaging the surface and the structure of your garden furniture. It depends on the timber used for construction. If it is a hardwood such as a teak garden furniture bench then treating is mainly required to maintain the appearance as the material itself is very weather resistant which is why Teak and Oak are both popular for outdoor furniture. Softwoods are cheaper but will require treatment to protect them from the rain and excessive weather damage.

Wicker patio furniture is another natural material often used in patio furniture but wicker and Rattan do require protection from damp and it is best if patio furniture made from these materials is stored indoors when the weather is very wet.

Various metals are used for the construction of oudoor patio furniture benches and most are very resistant to weather effects. Cheaper patio sets may be made from steel which will require a weather proof coating and annual attention to ensure the protection is still doing its job but the other metals can withstand anything the weather throws at them.

Cast iron patio furniture is expensive and heavy but will last for generations. Aluminum is a weather resistant material and cast aluminium patio furniture is very light yet sturdy and strong and makes an excellent choice for your patio. Both of these cast metals are almost unaffected by rain and snow and will