About Metal
Patio Furniture
Metal patio furniture, or also called garden furniture, is a growing trend. While there are many types to choose from, they are all very durable and will last for many years without the need for maintenance. With the growing abundance of accessories and options that can be added to any set, outdoor furniture is ideal for setting up a gathering area outside for family and friends. Does this Spark an idea?
History
Metal patio furniture was inspired by formal living room sets. Outdoor furniture was first limited to rocking chairs made of wood, or folding chairs with canvas backs. Inspired by formal living room chairs from the 1950s, the first metal patio furniture was curvy and very decorative.
Types
Metal patio furniture currently is made from several types of metal such as steel, iron and aluminum. There is a much wider range of styles as well. Wrought iron styles are very decorative and ornate, and most often are painted black. Other styles incorporate more straight lines, suggesting a modern style, and are painted silver, brown, white, black and other colors.
Considerations
When choosing a metal patio furniture set, it is best to consider where it will be placed, the surrounding area and decorations, as well as who will be using it. Many sets come in just two chairs with a small table, while many others will have six chairs and a full table similar to what you would see in a formal dining set up. Another consideration is whether cushions will be placed onto the chairs or not.
Function
Not only have the styles changed, but better functionality has been developed as well. New paint is being used now, similar to the paint that is used on automobiles, making it last longer while preventing rust. More form-fitting shapes are also now being used, making the seat more comfortable and not as hard. The chairs also have ventilation holes or slots built in to allow the body to breathe while sitting, as well as to allow water to drain when it rains so it does not puddle.
Features
Metal patio furniture sets have many additional features. Not only do they come in different sizes, but many have removable table leafs to make tables bigger or smaller. Tables can come in glass tops. Some of these tables will even have a hole in the middle to have a large umbrella installed for shade or rain protection.
Warning
While the metal patio furniture can be very decorative and functional, in the hot sun the metal can warm up and be very hot to sit on. On a hot day, a cushion should be used or water placed on the chair to cool it off before sitting on it. Many of the older metal furniture pieces used an old painting technique that often lead to the furniture rusting over time. To prevent this, these pieces can be repainted with the newer types of paint that will prevent the rusting from occurring.
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