Commercial Outdoor Furniture

Got Patio Furniture? Consider Furnishings and Decor at our Partner site and find Cast Aluminum Patio Furniture

When you think of decorating your outdoors, cast or wrought iron is definitely the way to no, wait. Scratch that, cast aluminum patio furniture is the ONLY way to go. Not only has metal furniture come a long way, it’s deepened in beauty over time as well.

First, get to know what your furniture is made up of. There are basically 2 types of aluminum furniture, Cast and Frame. The cast aluminum furniture is made by pouring molten aluminum into a mold, either set by the factory or custom ordered by you, and left to set. The aluminum’s outer layer oxidizes completely to prevent any corrosion, giving you the biggest benefit, no rusting.

Frame aluminum is a combination of hollow aluminum tubes with a mesh or a back seat; these have a good life too. But obviously not so much longevity as cast aluminum. Honestly, cast aluminum furniture has come a long way since those 1970′s pool parties, where the so-called “furniture” would wilt after years in the harsh sun. Today’s models of cast aluminum furniture is made to look like fine works of art, rivaling even the most decorative wrought iron with a fraction of the weight.

When you think of cast aluminum patio furniture, you ought to think luxury class, or at least upper-crust models – the fact is that million-dollar homes in my area all boast what I personally thought was wrought iron. Turns out it’s cast aluminum, I just had no idea aluminum could look so appealing, and come in such a variety of colors.

Click this link and go to the bottom of the arrival page – the “outdoor furniture” picture in the bottom row – and you’ll find cast aluminum furniture that looks like wicker, bamboo and wrought iron pieces. It’s astounding what’s possible with a mold and a fine eye for details:

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Growing up an Air Force brat, everyone on base – including the air base – had frame aluminum chairs and lounges. They lasted for a few years before the ultraviolet rays ate through the fabric, leaving the shell of the frame behind.

Some other benefits of Consider Cast Aluminum Patio Furniture are:

Longevity: You’ll only need one set in a lifetime.

That’s really true, and in case you ever grow tired of your metal, there’s always a great resale value for metal, which is common knowledge. Take your used patio furniture to the same place you’d take your aluminum cans and you can re-coop a little on your initial investment.

Rock hard, yet ductile.

Very little maintenance.

It’s all-weather-proof.

This goes without saying. Sun, rain or hail, your furniture will be there, the only concern would be the fabric.

Easy to clean. All you have to do is wipe off the dust or hose it down with water, every once in a while. It’s really your call. And if you’re having friends over, a great tip: your aluminum can shine up like a new penny with car wax.

Many styles and finishings. You can change the look of your furniture to the outdoor settings, paint or powder coat it and it’ll last. If you want to change the color of your furniture, taking it into a local automotive painter or finding a painter with a powder coater is going to be your best bet.

Light-weight as expected for aluminum.

The biggest benefit is: Durability. Aluminum will be around when the cows come home, after they have children, and even after those children have sadly met with Ronald McDonald and the Hamburglar.

Of course, some like teak or wrought iron, fiberglass or plastic, but none have the staying power of cast aluminum patio furniture.

Teak exudes taste and distinguished style, but is not entirely weather proof – it does need some maintenance on that end, much like red wood. It succumbs to temperature, and is very highly priced. Typically, a bench costs $450-$550 and an outdoor set of table and chairs can cost you anywhere from $1130-$2200.

Teak is beautiful, it’s a luxury item, but it doesn’t resale as well as say, a wrought iron set or others. If you’re not worried about the high price, then by all means, teak is a great investment. Because of the nature of the wood fibers, it can easily be molded into various shapes, is easy to work with, and is a great buy for those who can manage it.

Price-per-pound, if you wanted to look at it that way, Consider Cast Aluminum Patio Furniture is hard to beat. It all really depends on your taste and needs.