C4 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, July 6, 1994

How to shop and care for outdoor furniture |

@®Home is the haven of the *90s.
Americans spend more and more time
at home, and the yard or patio has
become the place for ouldoor relax-

ation and recreation, Whether lounging:

in the sun with a book or entertaining

on breezy evenings, this is where the

fun is! Casual furniture thal is comfort-
able, durable and fashionable extends
the home outdoors,

Shopping for outdoor furniture can
be fun, too, and a casual furniture spe-
cialty retail store can provide a-wealth

of information. The staff can answer —

any questions and help customers

select furniture that not only:looks |

great, but that also is well-suited to
their lifestyles. Once a purchase is
made, the retailer is there to stand

behind the product and provide any

service or assistance necessary.

In shopping for casual furniture, the
first question to ask is, “What type of
casual furniture has the look I want and
the maintenance level I need?”

Here are the most common types of

outdoor furniture and their special ©

benefits:

*Tubular aluminum and steel —
This is one of the most popular styles
of outdoor furniture today.

Aluminum is lightweight. and easy .to
care for. Steel is heavier and preferable
in areas with strong winds.

« Resin —Molded resin is commonly
seen in monoblock stacking chairs, but
a whale variety of more sophisticated
chairs, tables and dining sets are also
produced in resin. It is extremely
weather-proof and lightweight,

Ultraviolet (UV) stabilizers and
additives keep resin from fading, yel-
lowing, drying out or attracting dust

‘and dirt.
: Polyvinylchloride (PVC) tubular fur-
Nniture offers a different look with simi-

lar features and maintenance.

«Wicker and rattan — This tradi-

tional-yet-contemporary furniture has a
special “look” that is timeless, The fur-
niture lends. itself to the sunroom or
any other room in the home. Some
wicker is made of man-made materials
to look like natural wicker but braves

‘the elements well. There also is a new
-genuine wicker on the market thal is

treated to withstand the elements.
'** Wood — There are many. types of
wood furniture for outdoor use, rang-

ing from pressure-treated pine, to teak,
to tropical hardwoods,

When il is left outdoors, unpainted

wood furniture will gradually gray or

“weather.” Stain and paint finishes
need to be maintained.

*Cast.and wrought metais — The
old-fashioned lock of wrought iron,
cast aluminum and cast iron is beauti-

ful and nostalgic. Talk to your retailer

about the benefits of each.
“. When shopping for any type of casu- §

al furniture, consider:

* Welded joints should be as smooth

as possible, Joints without rivets or
bolts are preferable.

* Any hardware should be rust-resis-
tant and move smoothly.

* There should be no horizontal play

when silting in a chair or applying pres-

sure. The furniture should feel sturdy.
* Cushions offer luxury and comfart
and can change the look of your furni-

ture. Look for a resilient, quick-drying '

filling and patterns that are. centered

and/or matched. Cushions should be §

reversible and removable for cleaning.

«Glass tabletops should be made
from tempered glass with a metal band
for safety.

* «Don't forget umbrellas, hammocks }

and accessories to complete the look.

’ A casual furniture retailer can give
hints on keeping furniture in top condi-
tion so that it can be enjoyed for many
years!

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