There are many homeowners who consider their patio area to be an afterthought. However, there are a few things that you are going to want to consider when you purchase your patio furniture. Because we constantly talk to customers, we know a few different patio furniture myths that we would like to inform you about.
Myth #1 – Weather does not affect patio furniture
Most patio furniture does look like it is going to be with you forever. However, patio furniture is subjected to high and low temperatures, humidity, and weather. Contraction and expansion can damage the furniture if you do not get the right type of furniture. Metal might corrode because of salt, and finishes can be destroyed with the sun. You can defend against the with high-quality patio furniture, but even with the more expensive furniture you are going to want to take care of your furniture. You want to make sure that you pay attention to storing your furniture. You need to occasionally pay attention to your furniture, you need…
Myth #2 – You do not need maintenance
It seems silly for us to suggest it, but some people believe it. Both the longevity and durability of your patio furniture suffer when you do not occasionally perform maintenance on it. If you want to make sure that your patio furniture continues to work as it should and that it lasts for as long as it can, occasional maintenance is important.
Myth #3 – The furniture looks the same, so cheaper is better
If you want quality patio furniture at home, we know that some of the more expensive items look like items that you have seen elsewhere, sometimes much cheaper. When it comes to patio furniture, you often get what you pay for. For example, you might not notice the difference between welded joints and a nut and bolt, but the durability of your chair is certainly going to notice. Especially when we compare the overall cost of replacements and additional costs, the cheaper patio furniture often tends to be the more expensive option – simply because you are going to need to replace it much faster.
Myth #4 – Any material can go outside
The truth is that you cannot simply rely on the material to determine whether furniture can be used outside. For example, if you have furniture that we not made for outdoors, you might notice that metal is going to rust (even painted bases) and wood is going to show some damage. Before you know it the furniture is unusable and the expensive finish that you paid for is gone. Make sure that you find specific furniture that is going to be able to stand outdoors for most of its time. That is going to help you find a piece of patio furniture that you can use for a long time.
