Top 10 Best Materials for Outdoor Furniture

Which materials are suitable for outdoor furniture use? In this article below I will give you a detailed overview of the ten materials commonly used for outdoor furniture:

Synthetic Rattan

Synthetic rattan is mainly made of plastic granules, antioxidants, and stabilizers which are extruded at high temperatures and molded into a kind of plastic rattan, its material can be divided into PE, PVC, PU so on.

Because it is waterproof, UV-resistant, and corrosion-resistant, it is often used in the weaving of outdoor furniture, and it comes in a wide variety of colors and shapes, which perfectly responds to different styles of outdoor furniture.

Nature Rattan

It is a natural plant material, most of which grows in the hot Southeast Asia, and is widely used in outdoor furniture weaving, its history can be traced back to thousands of years ago, as traditional hand-woven products, its cultural value is more than its own commercial value.

When you use it outdoors, you should pay attention to avoid being washed by rain as much as possible, because it is not waterproof, and using it in the rain for a long time will lead to mold and breakage of its rattan.

Cast Aluminum

Aluminum casting is actually a kind of craft product, that mainly melts aluminum into liquid state through high temperature, and then pours it into a variety of product molds, and then cools it to form the desired product.

Cast aluminum is relatively lightweight compared to other metals, easy to move, has long-term use in the outdoors does not have to be taken care of too much, is waterproof and not easy to rust, and is very suitable for outdoor furniture.

Faux Wood 

Imitation of wood if only from the appearance is difficult to distinguish from real wood, but with the hands of a touch when you will find that there is a big difference because the imitation of wood is mainly made of cement concrete, and then poured into the mold, and finally with paint to do out of the wood effect, only from the appearance of the complete can be fake.

It has a longer lifespan than real wood and can be used outdoors for a long time without mold, fading, or insects like real wood. It is used in large quantities for railings and park seating and, like large amusement parks that use this material in large quantities, such as Disney, Universal Studios, and so on.

Aluminum Alloy

Aluminum alloy is this material in outdoor use for the majority of leisure pavilions, it is fireproof, and moisture-proof characteristics of solid wood are no alternative, later in the use of the process, it does not require too much care and maintenance.

Wrought Iron

Outdoor products made of iron are cheaper than other materials, it is more resistant to wear and tear have a longer service life, more suitable for windy and dry areas. Its most fatal drawback is that it is easy to rust, is usually in use, and needs more maintenance.

Plastic Wood 

Plastic wood is a new type of composite material, although the ideal material is HDPE, most of the plastic wood market is basically the use of recycled plastics as the main raw material, which can reduce white pollution so that our ecological environment is more healthy and environmentally friendly. In the production process also need to add wood flour and color powder, an anti-ultraviolet absorber, and a compatibility agent of these auxiliary materials.

Plastic wood is waterproof, corrosion-resistant, and wear-resistant, often used in the production of outdoor tables chairs, and park chairs, because its main only is plastic, so the overall price will be cheaper than solid wood.

Teak

If you use solid wood for outdoor use, teak is generally the best choice, because it is rich in its own oil, which can prevent rainwater soaking, and water resistance is higher than other solid wood. Its unique texture and natural golden brown color make its products more natural and beautiful.

Stainless Steel

In our daily life, we usually use stainless steel for most of our kitchen appliances, because of its excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance, suitable for long-term use in various environments.

Stone

Many park tables and chairs in China are made of stone, such as granite and marble. It can be used in any harsh environment, but it is heavy and difficult to move, as well as being expensive, but it can last a long time if it does not suffer human damage.

Conclusion

After reading this article, I’m sure you have a better understanding of these materials that are commonly used to make outdoor furniture, which can help you more when you need to use them for your new project. If you want to know more about these materials, feel free to contact us anytime.