With garden parties becoming a more popular event this year it’s important to be prepared for the summer, you are going to need to catch those hot days when you can so purchasing your equipment pre season may just be the answer you are looking for. You will find many websites and stores currently selling there garden furniture, the first factor you need to consider is d https://bmmagazine.co.uk/ material type. You have 3 basic choices for your furniture; metal, wood or plastic. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Wooden Garden Furniture
Wooden garden furniture is the most common material that appears in gardens these days. Wooden garden furniture is durable and attractive and fits in with almost any garden design due to its natural appearance and once correctly treated, will easily withstand the elements. Wood is also a flexible material meaning modifications such as extending or foldable sections work without the issues that more rigid, fragile materials have. Due to its texture and density (especially when professionally finished) wooden furniture is fairly comfortable to sit on with or without cushions which can raise the cost of a furniture set. Folding sets are also fantastic for storage as they can easily fold away for the winter or any other occasion that requires extra space in your garden. Wooden products are also very long lasting and will look great in your garden for years to come. Wooden furniture usually comes in one of the following woods; acacia, eucalyptus, keruing, teak, pine and cladocalyx. Major manufacturers include BillyOh, Lifestyle and Grange. Treating your wooden garden furniture is the only downside, it will be a relatively small cost (especially considering the benefits) but takes an hour or so to complete. It should be reapplied around twice a year.
Metal Garden Furniture
Metal garden furniture is also a popular choice. It is durable, cheap and resistant to the weather. Depending upon your garden design it can look very stylish and provide a great alternative to wooden furniture sets. Metal sets are often made of a specially formatted alloy that is resistant to weather conditions and will not rust. Although comfortable the temperature absorbing properties of metal may make cushions more of a necessity as if left in the hot sun they may begin to get slightly warm. Metal sets are usually a little lighter than wooden sets (unless they have a glass or slate insert) and so are easy to move around and position, although they tend not to fold. The great thing about metal tables is that they can also harbour parasols and some accessories and can fit in fantastically with other stainless steel garden accessories such as patio heaters and bbqs. Maintenance on metal furniture is also very easy, a simile alloy cleaner is all that will be needed, if a glass or acrylic top is included you may require an additional cleaner or surface protector but nowhere near the time taken to treat wood