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Even with scorching temperatures, summertime is perfect for cookouts and spending time outside on the patio. Here are tips to help you choose from the five most popular outdoor furniture materials.<\/p>\n

There are a lot of options for you to choose from at Stowers Furniture, but what should you think about to build your perfect patio?<\/p>\n

Aside from the style, here are things to consider:<\/p>\n

\u2022 How long do you want your furniture to last?<\/strong>
\n \u2022 What kind of weather conditions will your furniture be in?<\/strong>
\n \u2022 How do you want your furniture to function for you?<\/strong>
\n \u2022 What\u2019s your budget?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Outdoor Furniture Materials<\/h2>\n

Depending on how you answer these questions will determine what material you will choose. Let\u2019s talk about the 5 most common furniture materials you\u2019ll find and the pros and cons.<\/p>\n

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Synthetic Resin<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a material that is easy to clean, low-maintenance, durable and weather-friendly, then synthetic resin could be the material for you. Even though synthetic resin may not be as durable as wrought iron or teak, it\u2019s a budget-friendly material and easy to take with you if you\u2019re moving.<\/p>\n

\"Synthetic<\/p>\n

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Steel<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re going for a contemporary metal style, you might consider a steel material. Because steel is an iron mixed with carbon, it has an added resistance to rust. Even though steel is strong and durable, it will be heavy. If you\u2019re renting but you still want a metal material, aluminum might be more practical.<\/p>\n

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Wrought Iron<\/h3>\n

This outdoor material is sturdy and unique. If you live somewhere windy, you don\u2019t have to worry about your chairs blowing away. Wrought iron does have its price. This handcrafted material will be your heavier (and more expensive) option.<\/p>\n

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Aluminum<\/h3>\n

If wrought iron and steel are too heavy for you, aluminum will give you more freedom to carry and rearrange your furniture. This material is durable, relatively low maintenance and affordable. In contrast to wrought iron, aluminum falls short in windy climates.<\/p>\n

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Teak<\/h3>\n

Wood is a classic material for any outdoor space, but teak is the best. Teak is weather friendly, long lasting and relatively light. This outdoor material stays beautiful as long as you maintain proper upkeep.<\/p>\n

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Planning Your Patio<\/h2>\n

When choosing an outdoor living material, remember to consider climate, functionality, durability and your budget.<\/p>\n

See some of our favorite\u00a0outdoor furniture pieces here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready to start building your outdoor living space or have any questions about which outdoor living material is best for you, contact us today.<\/p>\n

Shop Our Outdoor Furniture Selection.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Even with scorching temperatures, summertime is perfect for cookouts and spending time outside on the patio. Here are tips to help you choose from the five most popular outdoor furniture materials. There are a lot of options for you to choose from at Stowers Furniture, but what should you think about to build your perfect…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":660,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[19,21],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/623"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/43"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=623"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/623\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1549,"href":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/623\/revisions\/1549"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/660"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=623"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=623"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=623"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=623"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}