Spring and summer means the return of barbecues that most of us enjoy or the occasional evening entertaining friends or family in an outdoor setting. It is because we relish our outdoor life that we build and decorate our patio or deck.
To insure the comfort of our guests and to maximize our success as a great host we need the right patio furniture. By choosing carefully our patio furniture we will not only provide a relaxing atmosphere to our guests but will improve our outdoor surroundings. There is on the market today patio furniture for any budget and for all decor. Choosing the right kind is important.
Patio furniture should be chosen based on the following characteristics: Good quality to withstand the activities that we will impose on it Good looks to fit the decor of the house and the personality, style and taste of the owner
We have many materials to choose from today when buying patio furniture. Technology has improved all of them. Wood or wicker, metal or plastic, all offer some advantages and some disadvantages. The choice is really personal decision.
In this article I will only compare Teak wood and Cedar.
Teak is a very hard wood native to Southeast Asia often used for large patios areas. It is highly weather resistant, and its natural oils makes it suitable for exposed areas, where durability is a factor.
Teak became popular in the 50's and the 60's as a modern style of furniture from Denmark was in fashion. The style passed but Teak remained popular for its endearing and enduring qualities.
Teak remains cool even under a very hot sun, and it does not splinter. These qualities have made it a most sought after material not only for today's furniture but also for vintage furniture.
With all the praises said about Teak we should not be surprised that is a fairly expensive wood. But because it is a most popular type of patio furniture the manufacturers are taking steps to lower prices worldwide, to allow affordability to more people.
Another much prized wood is Cedar, and it is widely used for furniture. We all know the strong odor of Cedar and how distinctive it is, what many might not know if that odor makes it a great repellent to insects. Cedar can also withstand dryness and wet weather very well.
Used for garden furniture as well as construction of pergolas, Cedar is an excellent outdoor wood as it ages and dries without much changes. It will not warp, contract, or splinter. Any kind of paint or other finishes can be used and it is very easy to work with cedar for do-it-yourselfers.
While cedar is less expensive than teak, I think it is a special wood for any patio, it always makes me feel warm and comfortable, and I find its odor soothing like an old friend.
Which you will choose is really a matter of individual preference as both these woods will give you years of satisfaction and use with relatively little maintenance. If care and maintenance is the prevalent decision maker then teak should be the winner.
To insure the comfort of our guests and to maximize our success as a great host we need the right patio furniture. By choosing carefully our patio furniture we will not only provide a relaxing atmosphere to our guests but will improve our outdoor surroundings. There is on the market today patio furniture for any budget and for all decor. Choosing the right kind is important.
Patio furniture should be chosen based on the following characteristics: Good quality to withstand the activities that we will impose on it Good looks to fit the decor of the house and the personality, style and taste of the owner
We have many materials to choose from today when buying patio furniture. Technology has improved all of them. Wood or wicker, metal or plastic, all offer some advantages and some disadvantages. The choice is really personal decision.
In this article I will only compare Teak wood and Cedar.
Teak is a very hard wood native to Southeast Asia often used for large patios areas. It is highly weather resistant, and its natural oils makes it suitable for exposed areas, where durability is a factor.
Teak became popular in the 50's and the 60's as a modern style of furniture from Denmark was in fashion. The style passed but Teak remained popular for its endearing and enduring qualities.
Teak remains cool even under a very hot sun, and it does not splinter. These qualities have made it a most sought after material not only for today's furniture but also for vintage furniture.
With all the praises said about Teak we should not be surprised that is a fairly expensive wood. But because it is a most popular type of patio furniture the manufacturers are taking steps to lower prices worldwide, to allow affordability to more people.
Another much prized wood is Cedar, and it is widely used for furniture. We all know the strong odor of Cedar and how distinctive it is, what many might not know if that odor makes it a great repellent to insects. Cedar can also withstand dryness and wet weather very well.
Used for garden furniture as well as construction of pergolas, Cedar is an excellent outdoor wood as it ages and dries without much changes. It will not warp, contract, or splinter. Any kind of paint or other finishes can be used and it is very easy to work with cedar for do-it-yourselfers.
While cedar is less expensive than teak, I think it is a special wood for any patio, it always makes me feel warm and comfortable, and I find its odor soothing like an old friend.
Which you will choose is really a matter of individual preference as both these woods will give you years of satisfaction and use with relatively little maintenance. If care and maintenance is the prevalent decision maker then teak should be the winner.
About the Author:
Steve Olbas is a retired furniture maker who now mostly enjoys sharing his patio with friends and Shows people how to create beautiful and functional outdoor retreat areas. For ideas on how to choose patio furniture visit Steve's site Grab a totally unique version of this article from the Uber Article Directory
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