Outdoor wicker vs aluminum patio furniture (Phoenix: to buy, costs, moving)

[bkypjy]

Hello-we are moving from the midwest to AZ and wanting to bring our outdoor wicker patio furniture. It is high end, not the inexpensive plastic type. Can anyone offer any help in whether we should sell it here or bring it down with us? Our patio will be covered and not get direct sun, but concerned the heat might destroy it. Your feedback will be appreciated! Many thanks!

[4khansen]

We are moving from the Midwest to Phoenix area also and wonder about what type to buy both for shaded areas and sunny and how it holds up in the heat. hope you get some replies.

[DougStark]

It's good it won't get direct sun--that will destroy it with time. Indirect sun outdoors is better but not perfect. (UV rays scatter everywhere outside.)

If you want to be ultra careful, cover it when not in use, or paint it and keep the paint maintained.

[KO Stradivarius]

I think this is correct, you should be fine if shaded. Sun and water are the problems for furniture. The AZ heat is serious, but it isn't like a plague of locusts! Actually, the warm dry climate may be better for it than more humid weather, that is almost as hot, have rain and dew, etc.

Then it becomes a question if moving costs more than it's worth. But if it's good quality and the cost to move is reasonable, it'll probably cost more to replace if you don't keep it.

I'd keep it and see what happens, you've got nothing to lose.

[bkypjy]

Thanks for feedback! Really appreciate!

[wit-nit]

Wicker is popular for patios here in the desert areas. They are usually shaded by a patio or sun roof. I don't think you'll want any metal ones, they get hot and uncomfortable even in the shade.

[Tokinouta]

I just plan on replacing my patio furniture every couple of years. The heat really does some damage. I don't drop a lot of money with this in mind. Ikea, and Target have some reasonably priced outdoor stuff that I don't feel bad about getting rid of down the road.

[WilmaWildcat]

Aluminum doesn't conduct heat that well (reasonably cool metal) and is also durable. Any natural materials get destroyed over time; aluminum is a good choice. Also lightweight. Cushions for them do get destroyed, but are easier to replace than the furniture.

[motormaker]

Originally Posted by WilmaWildcat

Aluminum doesn't conduct heat that well (reasonably cool metal) and is also durable. Any natural materials get destroyed over time; aluminum is a good choice. Also lightweight. Cushions for them do get destroyed, but are easier to replace than the furniture.

Wilma, aluminum is a good conductor of heat according to my handbooks and the net.

https://www.reference.com/science/al...f7c52f3acf68a6

[WilmaWildcat]

Hmm, yes. So I guess aluminum conducts heat on out into the air and doesn't hold onto heat like stainless or wrought iron furniture.