subject: Types Of Wooden Patio Furniture On The Market [print this page] Wooden patio furniture are outdoor furniture that are made from wood. Wood is the most popular material that is used to make outdoor furniture. The furniture can be made from all kinds of wood including teak, cedar, and redwood.
Teak patio furniture is recognized for its durability against the outdoor weather. It is famous throughout the world because of its aesthetic design. It is made from the teak tree in Asia, which is resistant against the harshest weather conditions. Just like other furniture, you can take care of your patio furniture through brighteners, and cleaners. If you dont maintain the furniture, the color will slowly face to silver gray color. If you want the furniture to have a golden brown color, you should sand it frequently. Applying oil to the surface will also help to maintain the golden brown color.
Cedar patio furniture is made from a strong wood called cedar. Cedar furniture are applied with an aromatic oil that is used to get rid of the pests. Cedar furniture is suitable for the outdoor because it has a smell that keeps the pest animals such as snakes, cockroach away. During the hot weather, it will remain cool and not absorb the heat from the sun. It has a cinnamon color, which makes it suitable for people that want to add an elegant style to the patio garden. As time passed, the original cinnamon color will turn into gray color. However, this kind of wood is highly durable and can be used for many years to come.
Redwood patio furniture is originally manufactured from the redwood tree which grows in the pacific coast area. It can grow up to 300 feet and has a long life span of 2500 years. Due to its resistance against sunlight, it is used to make outdoor furniture. Redwood furniture can be made from coast, sierra, and dawn redwood. The coast and sierra redwood are grown in California while the dawn redwood can be found in China. It is lightweight but resistant against the crack and warps. To increase the lifespan of the redwood patio furniture, you can coat it with paint.
