Aluminum Patio Furniture Offers a Wide Range of Options

When we hear the words “aluminum patio furniture”, most people picture standard and relatively basic pieces that probably look something like your garden variety resort furniture. Many people also associate aluminum furniture with low quality, similar to plastic, because of the abundance available in the market today.

Aluminum has Real Benefits

Contrary to the negative light shed on aluminum,  many patio owners selectively choose it  in both residential and commercial settings for the very real benefits that it offers.

• Does not retain heat like steel or iron

• Easy to refurbish

• Invulnerable to rust

• Lightweight, easy to move or stack

• Limitless colors and styles

• Very low maintenance

Interestingly, one of the biggest benefits of aluminum might also be one of its few drawbacks: its weight. Lightweight furniture has obvious advantages;  but this also makes the furniture more susceptible to being blown around in even moderate winds. Closely related is durability as extremely lightweight aluminum furniture is prone to bending under moderate use or when subjected to unusually heavy weight.

But, then again, both issues are largely a matter of quality. An aluminum chair is always going to be lighter than a wrought iron chair, but a well-built aluminum product will not collapse under heavy weight or be blown away in the slightest of breezes. Below are some great examples of high quality aluminum furniture pieces.

• Daffodil Cast Aluminum Garden Bench – Aged Iron by Alfresco Home. An essential garden accessory, this bench is made from rust proof cast aluminum. It is powder coated in an Aged Iron finish.

• Skin Connect by Lebello. This is made up with CL lamination panels that allow an interesting extension and expanding of the Skin 1 and Skin 2 models. Triangular as well as circular formation can be achieved.

• Via Stackable Deck Chair by Kettal. Made to be 100% outdoor resistant, this chair features comfortable porotex slings and aluminum frames. Featuring an aesthetic design, it is strong, lightweight, and clean easily.

A Word on Maintenance

Aluminum might not rust, but oxidation through other natural processes is possible, although rare. In fact, aluminum corrosion is so slow that it is not a concern at least for several decades, but it can be unsightly. For this reason, quality aluminum patio furniture is always coated with a protective durable finish.

Modern aluminum furniture is powder-coated. In this process, the frame is sandblasted to create texture, evenly coated in powder, and baked so the powder melts. This creates a strong and uniform coating that offers protection from oxidation. This powder coating process is the main reason aluminum requires very little maintenance.

If you ever become bored with the color of your furniture, you can easily sandblast the finish off and apply a new coating for a fresh new look. This should save you so much other than buying a whole new piece.