Wood is one of the best materials for patio furniture.
The warm summer weather is upon us. This calls for cookouts, bonfires, and, of course, relaxing nights on your patio. But the question remains, what is the best type of patio furniture type to choose? With many options out there, here is why many believe that wooden patio furniture is the way to go!
Durability
Once treated, wood becomes one of the most durable options for patio furniture in any weather or season. Picking a wood that is resistant to rotting and insect infestation is also very important. Luckily, there are several options out there that fulfill those requirements, such as red cedars, teak, and eucalyptus.
Modifiable
If you decide you do not like the paint or stain color of your wooden patio furniture, you can always change it. Wood is one of those materials that provides a lot of flexibility when it is used for furniture.
Appearance
There isn’t a more unique option when it comes to patio furniture than wood. Even the chairs and table of the same set will have their own unique charm to them. That is due to the grain of the wood that you choose. Wooden patio furniture has the qualities that can benefit both traditional and modern stylistic ideas.
Value
Generally, wood is not an expensive material. In addition to being very affordable, it is beautiful and is easy to work with. If you want a fun summer project, try building some wooden furniture for your patio. If you don’t want to go that route, you could also try to restore a piece of wood furniture that can be picked up a garage sale or thrift shop.
Easy To Maintain
There are all sorts of materials that are used for outdoor furniture. There is steel, copper, stone, wood, etc. Wood is always going to be a great option because it is easy to maintain. It does not rust like many of the metals and it is easy to paint or stain. Simply wipe it down your wooden patio furniture every so often and it will look great.
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Mahogany, Inc. is a general contractor specializing in quality construction for projects across a wide range of industries. Located in southwest Baltimore, we employ 100 persons, and are one of the largest minority-owned businesses in the state of Maryland. If you are looking for custom millwork or other amazing wooden installations, then check out our website! Make sure to check back with our blog every week and find us on social media for important updates!