Aluminium Garden FurnitureGarden Furniture Design

I think it’s fair to say most people consider garden furniture to be primarily for use in spring and summer; the times of the year when the weather is nice enough to allow you to sit outside. Or, as is the case in England, nicer than it is in the other times of the year, so we may as well make the best of it! Read the rest of this entry »

Aluminium garden furniture is very durable, highly resistant to corrosion and can be safely left outside in all seasons and all types of weather (hurricanes notwithstanding).  However, here is some advice for those owners of aluminium garden furniture who want to keep it looking extra special for the summer months.

If you are thinking about storing your aluminium garden furniture away over the winter, the first thing you should know is that this isn’t always necessary.  Aluminium doesn’t rust, rot or warp like most materials used for garden furniture; some companies even offer a lifetime structural warranties that guarantee replacement furniture in the event of any of the above.  What’s more, high quality cast aluminium garden furniture won’t fade, crack or chip either – meaning that no maintenance is required whatsoever all year round, even if you do leave it outside!

If you absolutely have to feel like you are doing something to protect your garden furniture during the winter months, consider applying some oil to it to further protect it from oxidation. 

If you are still not convinced and want to hide your furniture away from the cold and the snow, then be sure to stack it the correct way up.  Putting your furniture upside-down allows moisture to collect inside hollow legs and tubes; when the cold comes and this moisture freezes, there is a chance it could damage the furniture you care so much about.

My advice is to buy from a high quality retailer and leave it out all year round with confidence!