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I would like to have some ideas for poolside patio furniture that is low maintenance and durable. We have a pool and a pond with pavers that surround them.
I am not terribly fond of wicker, and I'm concerned that insects or snakes may find refuge in them. Cast iron looks good but I don't know what type of maintenance is involved. Teakwood looks good, and I know it requires periodic sanding. I'd like some recommendations and pros/cons from your experience.
I'm looking for loungers, maybe a couch and a couple of chairs.
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Overlooking our pool, we have a deck, and I have opted for Trex and Polywood rocking chairs and barstools.
I would like to have some ideas for poolside patio furniture that is low maintenance and durable. We have a pool and a pond with pavers that surround them.
I am not terribly fond of wicker, and I'm concerned that insects or snakes may find refuge in them. Cast iron looks good but I don't know what type of maintenance is involved. Teakwood looks good, and I know it requires periodic sanding. I'd like some recommendations and pros/cons from your experience.
I'm looking for loungers, maybe a couch and a couple of chairs.
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Overlooking our pool, we have a deck, and I have opted for Trex and Polywood rocking chairs and barstools.
Depends what your style is. I went to a patio furniture place (as opposed to a big box store) so I had a salesman who was totally an expert and could give me pros and cons, in addition to having a good fashion sense when choosing a fabric. The store also carried beautiful high-end brands, which I thought was a good sign even though I couldn't afford the more expensive lines. In my case, I had a lanai that was partly under-cover and part under a screen cage and exposed to the rain. I wanted a comfortable seating area with cushions that didn't get flattened and worn down like the sample displays at Lowe's and Home Depot. I tried the contemporary resin wicker/rattan sectionals at Pier One and it felt like sitting on a board. I also didn't want cushions that would hold moisture and be subject to mildew or mold.
I ended up getting a contemporary-style resin wicker sectional with Sunbrella fabric, which is supposed to be the best fabric for outdoor furniture, boats, etc. -- moisture- and fade-resistant. For the part of the lanai that is exposed to the rain, I've ordered sling balcony stools with an aluminum frame and no padding. They did have a sling style with padding but he said those would definitely hold the moisture.
Don't skimp and check the warranty on whatever you buy. I have one of those $49 zero-gravity chairs from Bed/Bath and I think the frames are supposed to be rust-resistant, but it has started to rust after a few years and thank goodness I noticed it was starting to drip orange rust marks all over my brand-new porcelain tiles.
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We have Winston. Black aluminum frames with plastic or vinyl strapping on seats and backs. It is very comfortable, and has withstood many years of Ohio winters and Georgia summers. The stuff was very expensive, but if you want something to last, its worth it.
We ordered it from a store that specializes in outdoor furniture, so could have our choice of colors, like black, brown or charcoal gray.
We have Winston. Black aluminum frames with plastic or vinyl strapping on seats and backs. It is very comfortable, and has withstood many years of Ohio winters and Georgia summers. The stuff was very expensive, but if you want something to last, its worth it.
We ordered it from a store that specializes in outdoor furniture, so could have our choice of colors, like black, brown or charcoal gray.
Yes. By the way, the zero-gravity chair from Bed/Bath was originally dark brown. Now a few years later, after sitting in the FL sun it is almost white and the metal frame is rusting. That's why I said above, don't skimp.
My mom paid what I thought was an insane price for Telescope outdoor furniture back in 1996. She's gone, but I have that furniture and it still looks like new after a good power washing today. It has survived 19 New Hampshire winters without being covered.
My mom paid what I thought was an insane price for Telescope outdoor furniture back in 1996. She's gone, but I have that furniture and it still looks like new after a good power washing today. It has survived 19 New Hampshire winters without being covered.
Like I said I leaned my lesson after 5 cheap tables and chairs, from wood to resin to glass. This is now season 7 starting and they still look like they did the day I bought them.
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