We are currently considering which outdoor furniture to choose for our patio. I would prefer something comfortable to lounge in since we will already have a dining set in the gazebo. That’s why I like the idea of a lounge set. However, I'm wondering how durable these pieces are. Our patio is not covered, and the furniture would have to stay outside during winter as well.
I was thinking of something like this:
The furniture is made of aluminum with rattan.
Does anyone have experience with this type of furniture? Can it withstand all weather conditions if left outside? Would protective covers be enough?
What kind of outdoor furniture have you chosen for your patio, and why?
I was thinking of something like this:
The furniture is made of aluminum with rattan.
Does anyone have experience with this type of furniture? Can it withstand all weather conditions if left outside? Would protective covers be enough?
What kind of outdoor furniture have you chosen for your patio, and why?
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hampshire1 Mar 2020 22:31Yes, the bulky cushions are definitely an issue, especially since we bought two sets. It’s best to have a large weatherproof storage box somewhere. Of course, a rain shower doesn’t harm the cushions.
Curly schrieb:
I can’t really imagine such furniture without a canopy on the terrace being very practical. You always have to put the cushions on and take them off; I don’t think anyone feels like doing that if they just want to sit outside for half an hour.
Best regards
Sabine It’s possible, but definitely inconvenient.
One year is manageable, but then the table starts to turn green, and the edges of the synthetic rattan suffer.
Storing cushions in a container works for a few years, but leaving them there instead of switching them every day would really be a helpful solution.
Unfortunately, we have not had good experiences with poly rattan.
We purchased a branded product, not something from a hardware store or discount retailer.
Our lounge set was always in full sun, first on a terrace and in recent years on our south-facing balcony. Due to the large glass windows directly behind the lounge, the furniture was exposed to "double" sunlight. This caused the individual pieces to crack, initially only occasionally, but later extensively.
At the time of purchase, the specialist dealer advertised that the furniture could be left outside all year round and was specifically designed for that purpose.
Well, it seems that was not really the case.
Therefore, I cannot recommend poly rattan furniture. I then covered the damaged areas with metal sheeting, which at least saved them for another two summers. The seating surfaces were protected and reinforced with wood.
One positive outcome of the whole situation is that when we move into our house, I won’t have to carry the furniture along anymore.
Regards, Pierre
We purchased a branded product, not something from a hardware store or discount retailer.
Our lounge set was always in full sun, first on a terrace and in recent years on our south-facing balcony. Due to the large glass windows directly behind the lounge, the furniture was exposed to "double" sunlight. This caused the individual pieces to crack, initially only occasionally, but later extensively.
At the time of purchase, the specialist dealer advertised that the furniture could be left outside all year round and was specifically designed for that purpose.
Well, it seems that was not really the case.
Therefore, I cannot recommend poly rattan furniture. I then covered the damaged areas with metal sheeting, which at least saved them for another two summers. The seating surfaces were protected and reinforced with wood.
One positive outcome of the whole situation is that when we move into our house, I won’t have to carry the furniture along anymore.
Regards, Pierre
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hampshire2 Mar 2020 08:02Curly schrieb:
I don’t find furniture without a cover on the terrace very practical. You always have to put the cushions on and off, A terrace roof covering definitely helps. Furniture left uncovered has no cushions during winter. From spring onwards, the cushions stay outside and are only brought in during rain or storms. Forgetting them once in a while is not a big deal. They’re not carried back and forth that much.
I’ve also seen damage on the thin, ribbon-like polyrattan; we have a thicker and rounder weave. It’s even exposed to direct sunlight at times—we’ll see how durable it is.
We still have quite sturdy teak tables and benches, some over 10 years old, which are naturally more robust. They are placed somewhat more exposed to the weather on the property.
The most durable are the benches made of greywacke stone by the front door. Of course, you don’t move those around anymore.
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