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Outdoor Furniture
« on: November 24, 2008, 07:24:04 PM »
Out door furniture distinguishes a garden or patio from being just another yard.
Furniture can include: chaise lounges, couch sets, chairs, tables, pub tables,
coffee tables, end tables, rocking chairs and so much more. Arrange furniture
for parties, gatherings and bbqs or for one-on-one visits and solitary time spent
in the privacy of your own backyard.

When choosing items such as outdoor furniture, remember to keep in mind the
harsh weather conditions that might occur. Look for items that are made from
a hardwood such as teak. Teak is both resilient to the elements and to bug infestation.
Also choose items that can withstand heavy trafficking and continual use.

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Re: Outdoor Furniture
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2008, 07:24:48 PM »
There are several considerations that need to be evaluated that relate specifically
to outdoor furniture. For example:

? Rust - Rust is not something that you need to worry about with chairs indoors,
but any metal furniture you use outside of the home could be prone to it. When
deciding if metal furniture is best for you, consider how effectively you will be able
to keep rain off of it before you make the purchase.

? Decay - Even if you have wooden chairs, water can still play a big part in harming
them. Often, if wooden furniture is left unprotected, it can mean that water will seep
into the chair and damage the wood. This happens quite often when the furniture is
placed directly on the grass, because the grass gets wet and the legs rot. This can
be avoided by using a waterproof treatment on the chairs or other furniture.

? Bugs - While bugs are only an occasional annoyance for anything inside your home,
the outdoor furniture is under constant attack. Spraying your furniture with bug repellant
(especially against termites) can improve the likelihood that your furniture will last a long time.

By remembering these guidelines, you will be much more likely to purchase outdoor furniture
that will last and look good for a long time.

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Re: Outdoor Furniture
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2008, 06:09:20 PM »
I once had outdoor furniture, you know those plastic chairs, tables etc. They were located on my balcony when i was in Linstead. Word of advice, don't put plastic furniture outdoors too long. I eventually had to throw them away.

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