Garden Furniture Sets
Teak Garden furniture has become an indispensable element of private gardens, terraces and balconies not to mention the restaurants, spas, bars, pubs and other commercial establishments that want to provide their customers a comfortable outdoor sitting area. And everyone are after garden furniture sets although they are after different styles, designs and materials.
In order to meet the demands of as many customers as possible, garden furniture traders should offer their clients a rich choice of styles, designs and materials although some traders specialize in a single material and/or style. The traders should also take into account the climate in the region they are selling garden furniture sets as they need to withstand the harsh outdoor conditions, in first place the weather in that particular region.
Garden furniture sets come in three main materials – wood, metal and synthetic materials such as plastic which often imitate more expensive materials. Wooden garden furniture remains the most popular choice due to wood’s aesthetic appearance, high level of comfort and durability. It is available in all possible styles, while its properties depend on the type of wood of which it is made.
Teak is the most desired of all types of wood for outdoor furniture due to its outstanding resistance to weather elements, water and insects as well as extreme durability with virtually no maintenance required. Unlike most other types of wood, teak does not have to be stained nor treated with any protective coatings. However, other types of wood are very popular choice as well because they are more affordable than teak and are very durable as well if taken care of properly.
Metal garden furniture has its advantages but like wooden garden furniture, its properties depend on the type of metal of which it is made. Cast iron is extremely durable and stable, while stainless steel garden furniture offers extreme convenience due to its resistance to water and rust which is why it is also often combined with wood.
Plastic and other synthetic materials are a popular choice for garden furniture sets as well because they are very inexpensive in compare to metal and wood. Synthetic materials are also very easy to maintain but they are not as durable as wood and metal.
Stone garden furniture sets are available as well but they are not as popular as other materials due to relatively high costs. However, stone is the most durable of all available materials and virtually lasts forever.