When it comes to selecting garden furniture, or patio furniture, it is important to remember that it will probably be left outside in all weathers, so it must be able to stand up to extreme changes of temperatures.Unfortunately, not all garden furniture is made with such conditions in mind.If you don’t choose a good quality set (and pay the price), you might find yourself having to throw it out and start again soon after you’ve bought it.

OK, so you know you don’t just want the cheapest furniture that you can find, what is the next step?The first step is to decide what type of Garden Furniture that you like. This you can basically separate into two categories:

Metal Garden Furniture & Hardwood Garden Furniture

Metal Garden Furniture

Having decided that you would like metal furniture, your safest bet is Aluminium which is sure to stand the test of time.The reason for this is that Aluminium does not rust, so will last in all weather conditions.The choice now is between Cast Aluminium and Framed Aluminium, Cast has been made in a mould whereas Framed Aluminium made from tubes that are bent into shape, both are durable and lightweight.

So if your preference is to have Metal Garden Furniture, selecting any type of quality Aluminium Garden Furniture, you will be sure of getting many years of use from your purchase.

Hardwood Garden Furniture

Wood is always unique because no piece will be the same as the last, that is why it’s my favourite.It is the grain that makes each piece slightly different.It would take a whole book to completely cover “Wooden Garden Furniture”, because there are literally thousands of different options.

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.The reason for this is very simple, it is the best there is to withstand all types of weather, including the often rainy UK summer climate.

You will need pay out a little extra for a set of furniture made from teak but then it will last for many years.

The reason hard woods are so hard is because they grow slowly.So when you look to buy make sure that you select from a supplier that has Teak Garden Furniture that has been made from “Plantation Grown” Teak, which is a renewable resource, and not from a forest that is being destroyed by de-forestation.

Teak is worth the initial investment when you consider that it will last up to 25 years.

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