Choosing the Best Patio Furniture For Your Space
Spring is officially here, and homeowners are sprucing up their outdoor spaces as they are spending more time outside. To create an ideal outdoor space for relaxing, dining, or hosting you may be in the market for patio furniture. When investing in outdoor furniture for your home, you want to be sure that you are selecting materials and fabrics that will stand the test of time.
Materials
For outdoor furniture frames, you want to look for materials that will stand up to sun and moisture exposure. Powder-coated steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and UV resistant plastics are more likely to retain their structural integrity over time when exposed to rain and intense UV rays.
Wood
If you are interested in wooden patio furniture you want to select types of wood that are durable, but weather beautifully over time. Choosing teak, ipe, eucalyptus, or mahogany outdoor furniture is an excellent choice for both beauty and function.
Fabrics
When selecting fabrics for your patio furniture opt for those that are fade and mildew resistant. For example, Sunbrella creates solution-dyed acrylic fabrics for patio furniture and awnings that won’t degrade in the sun’s harsh rays. Choosing cushions that contain a quick-drying foam will also help to keep your furniture from retaining moisture from rain and humidity.
Awnings
100% weather-proof patio furniture doesn’t exist but there are many things you can do to extend the life of your investment. Creating your outdoor oasis under the protection of a retractable awning is ideal. Awnings protect your furniture from exposure to direct UV rays and rain. Enjoying your patio furniture under the beauty and protection of an awning means cooler, dryer furniture that lasts much longer.
Awnings are the perfect investment for your outdoor spaces. Not only do they protect and extend the life of your patio furniture, but they also protect you and your family from damaging UV rays and rain. At Awning Authority, we are passionate about providing people with high-quality awnings, installation, and customer service. For over ten years we have been serving the Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation!