The Ultimate Guide to All Weather Garden Furniture 

Creating a beautiful outdoor living space requires thoughtful planning, and selecting the right garden furniture is an essential part of that. To ensure you can make the most of your garden, your outdoor furniture should be robust, timeless, comfortable, and ready to use whenever the weather allows. That’s where all weather garden furniture comes in. Allowing homeowners to enjoy their outdoor space throughout the year without maintenance, all weather garden furniture can transform how you use your garden. In this helpful guide, we’ll take you through the best materials available and offer maintenance tips to create the perfect modern outdoor living space.  

Understanding All Weather Furniture Materials 

When it comes to all weather garden furniture, the material is the most critical factor to consider. But there are several options available, and choosing the right one for you can be tricky. Here are some of the pros and cons of each.  

Rattan 

The rise in popularity of synthetic rattan is due primarily to its weather resistance. A relatively cheap material, it is lightweight, durable, and water-resistant, meaning it can be left outside all year without worry of damage. However, it is worth noting that it is prone to wear and tear, and with varying qualities in the market, a premium product is always the best way to ensure longevity. 

Wood 

With its traditional look, wood is durable, hardwearing, and naturally resistant to rot, pests, and decay. Where it falls down is maintenance. Over the years, the wood is prone to warping, particularly in the winter, and, if left untreated, will fade and need repainting every couple of seasons.  

Aluminium 

The perfect all weather garden furniture material, aluminium combines the strengths of rattan and wood, offering homeowners maintenance-free durability with a stylish and contemporary look. Often galvanised and powder-coated, aluminium becomes rust-resistant and very hardwearing, allowing it to last year after year, even in unpredictable weather. The only downside to aluminium is that it is prone to scratching if not handled with care. While this won’t affect the performance of the metal itself, it can impact the product’s look.   

Maintenance Tips for Outdoor Furniture 

Designed to be low-maintenance, all weather garden furniture offers homeowners the best bang for their buck in outdoor time. That said, paying attention to the furniture is still important to ensure it stays in top condition.  

Clean Regularly 

Cleaning your furniture can make a massive difference to how it looks and the longevity of the product. Mild soap and water can go a long way in keeping rot, pests and dirt away, ensuring your furniture will remain looking and performing its best for years to come. 

Cover or Store 

While covering all weather garden furniture completely is unnecessary, protective covers hold value in specific scenarios. In the autumn, for example, when your furniture is getting less use than in the summer, a protective cover will keep falling leaves and dirt at bay, keeping your upkeep to a minimum when it is in use. If nothing else, it is undoubtedly a good idea to store furniture cushions, which, while weather resistant, are not designed to withstand the daily impacts of the weather over a long period of time.  

Offering a practical and stylish solution, all weather garden furniture is a fantastic solution for the unpredictable British weather.

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