All About Outdoor Wicker Furniture

Wicker furniture is a great addition to any area that you or your family spend time in. Recent product development of all weather wicker furniture has change the industry allow for more elegant designs to withstand the elements. Resin based patio furniture was pretty durable but all weather wicker takes it to a new level. This article will try to cover some of the different types, brand and cost of outdoor wicker furniture. Weather your purchasing wicker garden furniture or wicker bedroom furniture, the options are very similar because they are so universal. A patio set can be found for just about any budget. The price will typically vary based on a few things; number of pieces, material, and detail. There are a few things that you want to stay away from when you are purchasing new patio furniture for your home. A great patio set can be found for every budget.

There are two main stream types of wicker patio furniture. Traditional wicker furniture is woven from abaca strands, which comes from palms. Most modern outdoor wicker furniture is made from Synthetic Wicker Fibers. The fibers are woven from weather resistant synthetics, of a few types. The type of synthetic will influence many of the wickers properties. PVC based is less durable than wicker made from polyethylene ( PE ). Be sure that you are buying a polyethylene wicker strand, most name brand companies will usually PE but some retailers will try to tell you what you want to hear to make the sale. Some brand that all have exellect quality fibers from PE are; Hularo®, Ecolene®, Rehau® and ViroTM®.

Most modern synthetic wicker will have a built in UV protection to help against fading. Storing the furniture in a shed or out of direct sunlight will also prolong the life of your color. Compared to plastic or older wicker furniture, the new weather resistant wicker strands will last much longer. It is worth investing into quality patio furniture because the quality of the furniture usually is an indication of how durable it will be. 

A big mistake people make is buying Steel patio furniture. Steel is very vulnerable to the elements and produces rust that is easily seen and deteriorates the material. Aluminum is not only light and less expensive but it is also more resistant to the elements. Aluminum does not rust the same way steel does. When Aluminum rust, it is the same color as the normal metal so there are no visual side effects. Rusting also does not take away from the structural integrity of the metal, preserving the strength of the furniture. 

Patio furniture comes in many different designs and layouts. You are able to purchase single pieces or sets with over 5 pieces. If you are not sure if you will like the entire set, buy a piece and try it out. You can add a new pieces if you decide you like it. Many different color options are available, white wicker furniture is very popular for homes across america. Before deciding on the full set plan out where you want the patio furniture to set. You don’t want to get a large set just to realize it is uncomfortable in the room because of the size.