Compared with ordinary indoor furniture, outdoor furniture inevitably faces wind, sun, and rain. Therefore, the choice of outdoor furniture materials must take these issues into consideration. What materials are available for outdoor furniture, and how to apply them reasonably based on the material? I will introduce the characteristics and applications of six different materials for outdoor furniture: plastic wood, cast aluminum, rattan, imitation wood, aluminum alloy, and iron. Follow me to get more knowledge about outdoor furniture matching and purchasing.

1. Plastic Wood

Plastic wood is a new type of composite material that has sprung up at home and abroad in recent years. It is made using plastic and wood fibers, imitating the shape of real wood. From the appearance, it is difficult to distinguish between real wood and plastic wood, which has strong aesthetics. Plastic wood is processed using a special process to form a composite material that has the common characteristics of natural fibers and plastics. Plastic wood has good water resistance, low water absorption, and is corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant. It is not easy to break or be infested by borers when placed outdoors for a long time. Plastic wood is often used for outdoor tables and chairs, park chairs, etc. Because it is not real wood material, the price will be relatively civilian, not as high as the tens of thousands of real wood, such as our factory’s plastic wood outdoor tables and chairs.

2. Cast Aluminum

Cast aluminum is a category under aluminum alloy, which is a kind of craft product. Mainly, pure aluminum or aluminum alloy ingots are prepared according to the standard composition ratio, and after manual heating, they are turned into aluminum alloy liquid or molten state, and then cast into professional molds. After cooling, the required shape of aluminum parts is formed. Compared with metal, cast aluminum is very light. It does not need to be taken care of too much when placed outdoors for a long time, and it is not easy to corrode and rust, which is very suitable for use as outdoor furniture.

3. Imitation Wood

Imitation wood is a commonly used outdoor furniture material. Imitation wood can be fake and chaotic in appearance, and it is difficult to distinguish with the naked eye, and the visual effect is not inferior to real wood products. The commonly used material for making imitation wood is cement concrete, and then using special molds and cement-specific paint to make the effect of wood. The service life of imitation wood is much higher than that of real wood. It will not corrode or fade when placed outdoors for a long time, and it will not be infested by borers. It is environmentally friendly and can replace wood. Application scenarios such as railings, park seats, landscape design, etc., Disney Park uses a lot of this material

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4. Rattan Rattan

It is a very old traditional craft, using the rattan of rattan plants to weave various furniture, such as rattan chairs, rattan sofas, rattan tables, etc. Among them, rattan chairs are the most popular category in outdoor furniture, with a comfortable sitting feeling and a high sense of sophistication, suitable for all seasons. There are as many as 600 types of rattan. In addition to using real rattan for outdoor furniture, there is also a commonly used environmentally friendly material PE rattan. The life span is longer than real rattan, not afraid of rain, not afraid of sun, not afraid of mold, not afraid of breaking, it can really achieve sun protection, dust prevention, mold prevention, and moisture prevention. Many people like to purchase rattan furniture made of PE rattan raw materials. Although PE rattan is an imitation rattan material, its weaving process is still hand-woven according to traditional rattan weaving, and it is not completed by machines. So even if PE rattan is used, the style still maintains traditional craftsmanship.

5. Aluminum Alloy

Aluminum alloy is mostly used in leisure pavilions. Compared with solid wood, aluminum alloy is more fireproof and moisture-proof, and can withstand the test of fire. Because aluminum alloy and cold-rolled steel plates are specially treated, they can withstand high temperatures and reduce losses. After the aluminum alloy furniture is processed, it can meet various functional requirements. Now choose aluminum alloy to make pavilions, the safety is more stable than solid wood, and there is no need for too much maintenance.

6. Iron Art

Iron round tables and chairs are a common type of outdoor furniture material. Compared with other materials, it is wear-resistant and has a long service life. It pays more attention to the performance of the shape, and the patterns and lines are much richer than other material furniture. It can make the outdoor space full of romance and coolness, and is therefore favored by many people. The advantage is sturdy and durable, fashionable and changeable, very suitable for windy areas. Its disadvantages are easy to rust, difficult to move; hot in hot weather, cold in cold weather, and requires more maintenance.