Choosing the Right Garden Furniture

Monday, October 24, 2011

Choosing garden furniture can be an overwhelming task. Before you start your search, it is important to identify which material best suits your needs. Below, I will be discussing the benefits of each material and how you can expect it to look in 10 years time. Some materials are more suitable for use in garden furniture so I will only be covering the most sustainable garden furniture materials in this guide. Rattan Garden Furniture There are many names given to rattan garden furniture, including ‘All Weather Wicker’, ‘Synthetic Wicker’, ‘Synthetic Rattan’ and ‘Wicker Resin’. Rattan garden furniture, as it is widely known in the UK market, is a polyethylene based extruded fibre. Although it may not be apparent in photographs, there are huge quality differences between rattan garden furniture…

Monday, October 24, 2011

With new advances in the garden furniture industry over the past few years maintenance of quality garden furniture is easier than ever. In this post I will cover the basics on how to keep your teak, metal and rattan garden furniture looking its best for years. Teak Garden Furniture Care When purchasing teak furniture you are presented with a choice; to treat it with teak treatment or varnish, or to leave it to naturally weather. It is best to make this decision before placing the furniture outside, and to keep to the course of action that has been decided upon. Treating garden furniture when brand new: To help maintain a more original appearance, the furniture should be treated with an application of Bridgman treatment, or any other suitable product,…