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We have a new patio and would like to purchase comfortable furniture that can stay out in both sun and rain. Is there a type of patio furniture that will not rust or rot or discolor when left outdoors uncovered?

Most outdoor furniture made out of wrought iron or powder coated aluminum will require maintenance and will rust expecially at weld sites. I have both and repaint or touch up about every three years. That being said, I purchased the new synthetic wicker furniture 4 years ago and simply hose it off. It looks great, needs no other maintenance and even the cushions I purchased for it are holding up well. I do take the cushions in during the winter and purchased covers for the furniture. I spray the cushions with a mildew resistant scotchguard product I've only found at Target in the patio department seasonally. I probably don't need to treat the cushions because they are made of Sunbrella fabric and are guaranteed not to mildew, fade or deteriorate for 5 years. But, we entertain a lot, will sit on them after a spa with wet suits and we get blazing temps over 100 degrees in the later summer, so I go the extra mile so I don't have to replace them.

But, the new synthetic wicker gives the best wear, won't fade and has the least maintenance of anything available for outside use, even if you don't cover it on the off season. And, it is less expensive than either wrought iron or aluminum, has more style than cheezie plastic. I found mine at the Home Depot and Lowes.

2006-06-12 09:21:57 by Mac

5 Star Design talks about outdoor furniture.

We just bought a patio set which includes thick chair cushions. They say they have been treated to be water repellant. Do we need to move them every time it rains? What else should I do to protect the padding? Thanks.

The padding is also designed to be fast drying, but if it is going to rain Friday night or Saturday morning and you know you're going to use it Saturday afternoon, it might not dry fast enough for you.

Being water repellent and fast drying are certainly a help, but they still tend to get a bit dirty out there. If I'm not going to be using them during the work week, I take them in and put them back on the weekend. If you notice after a few months that they are not as water repellent as they were, you can buy a spray can of the repellent to renew.

2009-05-26 08:56:02 by ang07

Age: 3+
Measurements: packaging 7.4 x 3 x 9.1 inches
Materials: plantation rubberwood

West Marine teak oil of course

2008-03-18 10:24:33 by WhiteMyTeeth

You can't unless you put them away inside in covers. Spiders love garden chairs with the angles for building webs on and the airflow that brings in dinner - they are just too pefect for them.

2007-07-09 04:39:50 by KCM

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Hope this helped!

2009-08-11 12:46:32 by John L