subject: Outdoor Furniture Glider Gives Relaxing Place To Unwind [print this page] One of the most common pieces of furniture for outdoor use is the outdoor furniture glider that provides a relaxing, swinging sensation without the up and down motion typically attributed to the swing. This type of seating has a base unit to which a seat is fastened in such as way as to allow forward and backward motion. Either attached by small connectors that allow the seat portion to move or the seat resting on bearings that allow movement, the outdoor furniture glider is available in many different materials.
Some of the more common materials used to make an outdoor furniture glider are wood and metal, with some in the shape of a sling with a canvas or plastic seat and back for added comfort. Rigid materials such as wood or metal may be in the shape of a bench with the legs raised onto the glider rails allowing it to sway back and forth with even the slightest bit of effort on the part of the user.
Various types of wood and metal are used but a outdoor furniture glider made to be durable is typically manufactured of oak wood as well as aluminum or cast iron. Regardless of the type of material maintenance will be required to keep the outdoor furniture glider in good condition and able to withstand the rigors of exposure to the elements.
Protect Seating in Nasty Weather Conditions
Many times, a outdoor furniture glider will have a padded cushion for a seat and a back and while they are designed of materials to take on the weather, winters can be disastrous to these materials. It is always recommended that they be removed and stored in a dry environment during the winter months. They should also be cleaned and dried before being put into storage to reduce the chance of rot while stored.
With most of the materials used in an outdoor furniture glider developed to handle rain and other outdoor conditions, the wood and metal will need treated every year or so to help maintain the integrity of the outdoor furniture glider. Using wood cleaners and protection can insure it last as long as it was designed to last.
Paint can be scratched or chipped and any bare metal of the outdoor furniture glider can become subject to rust. Light sanding and the use of a quality metal primer before repainting the outdoor furniture glider can help it last for many years and remain in excellent condition.
