With all the different types of materials available for garden furniture, it can be difficult to choose the one that best suits your yard. Don't panic, here's your guide to help you make your choice.
First and foremost, you need to consider these few points to find what you need.
- How often do you use your terrace?
- What type of furniture arrangement or "style" do you want?
- Does your terrace receive a lot or a little sunlight?
- Will your furniture be under a gazebo?
- Can you store your furniture during the winter?
- Is it very windy in your yard?
Here are the differences and advantages of the different types of materials to help you make your decision.
Aluminium
The advantages:
Aluminium is the material of choice for garden furniture because it is lightweight, strong, durable, resistant and above all it does not rust!
How to take care of it:
To clean the aluminum, use soapy water and rinse immediately. This equipment is practical if you don't have a gazebo, but be careful in windier areas than usual.
Steel
The advantages:
Steel is the least expensive material and offers an attractive look. We like steel because it is durable, impact-resistant, and heavy enough to withstand wind, yet light enough to be easily moved.
How to take care of it:
To clean steel, use a mild soap and then rinse. Steel requires a little more care, as it tends to rust. We recommend storing your steel furniture indoors during the winter. However, our furniture is made from the highest quality carbon steel alloy for maximum strength.
Cast aluminum
The advantages:
Cast aluminum is a higher-end material that brings a classic look to your yard. It is strong, durable, rust-resistant, and heavy.
How to take care of it:
To clean cast aluminum, use a mild soap and then rinse. This type of material can remain outdoors year-round and is ideal if you don't have a gazebo.
Synthetic rattan
The advantages:
Synthetic rattan is a material that closely resembles natural rattan; it is easy to maintain, resistant to moisture, stains, and weathering.
How to take care of it:
To clean it, use soapy water. It is advisable to store your synthetic rattan furniture indoors for the winter.
The wood
The advantages:
Teak is a wood often used for garden furniture because it is a hardwood that is resistant to moisture and sun. It brings a warm atmosphere to your yard and is very durable if properly maintained.
How to take care of it:
To clean it, we recommend using soapy water and a soft cloth. Teak is a practical choice if your furniture isn't under a gazebo.
Plastic
The advantages:
Recycled plastic or resin is affordable, durable, and weather-resistant. We like this type of furniture because it comes in different colors and is often modular, allowing you to easily change your layout.
How to take care of it:
To clean the plastic, use soapy water and a sponge, then rinse. The plastic is very strong but also lightweight, so be careful in particularly windy areas.
Textilene or the shoulder strap
The advantages:
For chair coverings, textilene and shoulder strap are perfect choices that combine comfort and efficiency since you don't have cushions to store and these are materials that dry quickly after being wet.
How to take care of it:
To clean them, use soapy water and then rinse.
Quick-drying foam
The advantages:
Quick-drying foam is also an excellent choice for chair upholstery; this type of material is highly resistant to moisture and weathering, allowing you to sit down quickly after swimming.
How to take care of it:
To clean this type of fabric, use your garden hose at a low flow rate and let it dry in a well-ventilated area.
With all the advantages of these materials, we love mixing and matching them in our different collections! 😉
Regardless of the material chosen, we strongly advise you to use a cover to protect your furniture so that you can enjoy it for many years.
