Super Detailed Knowledge of Outdoor Furniture?

How to choose good outdoor furniture, first need to understand it.

First, the classification of outdoor furniture:

1, according to the use, mainly divided into three main categories:

One category is permanently fixed in the outdoor furniture, such as wooden booths, wooden tables and chairs, iron tables and chairs.

Generally this type of furniture to have good corrosion resistance, the weight is also heavy, long-term outdoor.

There is also a category of outdoor furniture that can be moved, such as rattan, wood and other furniture, when in use to the outdoors, when not in use can be stowed away in the room.

Another category is the outdoor furniture can be carried, such as small dining table, dining chairs and parasols, etc., this type of furniture is generally made of aluminum alloy and canvas, light weight, easy to carry, field trips to play, fishing are very suitable, it is best to bring some other outdoor equipment, for example, barbecue grill, tents, a class of outdoor trips can add a lot of fun.

2, according to the material points, the current outdoor furniture products, mainly in four kinds of materials, respectively, wooden, rattan, iron and aluminum.

(1), wooden outdoor furniture wood gives a feeling of warmth in winter and coolness in summer, very comfortable. And wooden has the feeling of nature, closer to nature. Outdoor wood called anticorrosive wood, types of camphor pine, carbonized wood, (these two for the most common, affordable anticorrosive wood, anticorrosive properties in general, the normal service life of 2-8 years, there is a difference in the number of years is mainly to see the degree of protection of its) wood plastic, (this is a synthetic anticorrosive wood, is not a natural anticorrosive wood, which is synthesized from plastics and polymers, but to achieve the performance of anticorrosive, more environmentally friendly, cost-effective) Finnish wood, Finland wood, wood, wood, wood, wood, wood, wood, wood, wood and wood. , cost-effective) Finnish wood, pineapple grid, teak, the following is one of them --- teak outdoor furniture.

Teak is the manufacture of high-grade furniture, flooring, indoor and outdoor decoration of the best materials. Known as the “king of all trees”, in Myanmar, Indonesia is called “national treasure”. Teak is a tropical tall broad-leaved trees, bark brown or gray, branches 4-angled, stellate hairs. Leaves opposite, very large, ovate or elliptic, abaxially densely covered with gray-yellow stellate hairs. Panicles broad, flowering in the fall, flowers white, fragrant. The world's precious timber species, that is, precious and fast-growing, only one of the precious species, 7 years of growth of teak artificial forest average diameter at breast height of about 20CM. Teak furniture is the top furniture material, high-grade furniture, private gardens, balconies, swimming pools, bars, clubs, landscaping, bridges, garden trellis, wooden fences, sales offices, wall decorative panels, pedestrian walkways, columns, gazebos, handicrafts, wharves, steps, bridges, window sills, wooden frames, amusement rides, trellises, flower beds, benches (park benches), outdoor furniture and so on, and so on all the outdoor products.

Teak furniture features: medium weight, not easy to deform, waterproof, very resistant to corrosion. In European countries, teak is used to do the most luxurious yacht, TITANIC (Titanic) deck is paved with teak, it still looks good today; hundreds of years of history of cathedrals and ancient buildings are also teak for the floor. Teak is precious, from growth to timber after a minimum of 50 years, in the natural environment, the best production area only 1 to 5 trees per acre. It also contains a very heavy oil which keeps it in shape and has a special fragrance that repels snakes, insects, rats and ants.

Just as our pursuit of indoor furniture materials, wooden outdoor furniture gives the greatest feeling of comfort, which is the most important reason why it soon occupies the market, and, if it is a long time in the small yard, balcony or terrace, wooden outdoor furniture is also easy to match with the furniture in the whole living room, without appearing too abrupt.

At the same time in the purchase of wooden outdoor furniture, pay attention to whether or not they have done anti-corrosion treatment, and whether the surface has been coated with clear lacquer, lacquer treatment can enhance moisture resistance.

2), imitation rattan outdoor furniture:

Rattan furniture is to refer to those furniture with rattan as the main raw material. However, the rattan furniture here, refers to the imitation rattan, its material for PE rattan, a kind of plastic, but this kind of rattan also has high and low grade, good rattan should be environmentally friendly toughness, such as baby pacifiers of soft plastic. Due to temperature and humidity and other reasons, rattan furniture in the north is easy to crack and deformation, and, as a natural material, rattan, although loved, but also face the problem of scarcity of raw materials. Therefore, imitation rattan furniture was born. Smart furniture makers began to use the material of imitation rattan furniture, its visual effect is realistic, but has a natural rattan can not be compared to the lightweight, strong and leathery personality. Although the material is very different from the rattan, but the final furniture presented by the texture, form, and even the characteristics are very similar, in a sense, “rattan furniture” family expansion, but also reflects people's desire for simplicity, natural life and the pursuit of. At the same time, these simulation rattan furniture, due to both the qualities of other materials, such as “plastic rattan furniture”---- “PVC” rattan is more prominent in the lightweight plastic, corrosion resistance and other qualities, and most of them are not only in the price is much cheaper than the rattan! And most of them are not only in the price is much cheaper than rattan, but also save the rattan need to maintain the trouble. These imitation rattan furniture once appeared, has attracted people's attention, and now in the large furniture exhibition, imitation rattan furniture has occupied a place, it not only meets the market demand in different climatic regions, but also proved once again that the designers and manufacturers of furniture materials to explore the depth of the continuous.

In terms of styling, today's rattan furniture has a new look, not only with smooth lines, but also with the ability to create furniture with different stylistic features. At the same time, imitation rattan furniture is completely hand-woven to complete, thus enhancing the quality of the furniture itself, but also to ensure that the rattan furniture does not lose the pure and simple natural, fresh and crisp qualities.

Rattan furniture can be said to be the best summer favorites, fashionable shape, colorful, ivory, coffee ...... colorful colors and patio aptly blend into one. But it is also important to note that the durability of rattan furniture material is relatively poor, easy to brittle. So it should take full advantage of its lightweight, do not use when try to put away, which can greatly extend its service life.

(3), iron outdoor furniture

Iron outdoor furniture is the most sturdy, the most common, but also the earliest appearance of outdoor furniture. The surface is plated or oxidized, the mechanical properties of the material itself is relatively strong, and not easy to wear. But iron has the disadvantage of easy rust. Need to pay attention to the selection of rust treatment must be in place, and iron furniture surface to play a protective role in the oxidized layer is very easy to wear and tear, the use of the furniture surface to try to avoid bumping.

4), aluminum outdoor furniture

Aluminum outdoor furniture not only looks stylish, simple, and because aluminum itself is very light, the weight of the whole set of furniture is not heavy, to and glass, imitation rattan, wood and other combinations, so in addition to be placed in the home balcony or terrace, but also can be carried when traveling, is considered to be one of the most affordable.

Second, the maintenance of outdoor furniture:

Of course, as with indoor furniture, outdoor furniture also needs regular cleaning and maintenance has never been maintained to increase the service life. But outdoor furniture are after special waterproof, sunscreen, anti-corrosion treatment, so cleaning and maintenance is very simple. Such as:

1, aluminum alloy spray

If the surface stains, please wipe with water, do not use heavy acid alkaline cleaner.

2、Teslin cloth

Just use a rag to scrub with water.

3、Wooden tables and chairs

Do not use hard objects to scrub, so as not to damage the waterproof layer of the surface.

4、PVC rattan

You can use a brush, rag or vacuum cleaner to clean rattan furniture, should be prevented from step collision and knife-tip hard objects scratched, and can be moisture-proof, anti-aging, insect-resistant, anti-infrared, so in the maintenance of a great deal of effort.

5, plastic parts

Generally lighter, and acid, alkali, corrosion resistance, good insulation, thermal insulation, but poor hardness, should prevent collision and knife tip of the ancient object scratches, such as open columns can be repaired by hot melt method, no glue can be sticky. Can be washed with ordinary detergent, do not touch hard objects, without metal brush scrubbing.

6, metal parts

Metal in the handling to avoid bumping and scratching the surface of the protective layer; do not stand on top of the folding furniture, so as not to fold parts of the deformation and affect the use. Only occasionally with warm soapy water scrub, do not use acidic and alkaline detergent cleaning, so as not to damage the surface paint layer and make it rust.

7, tempered glass

Do not use sharp objects to strike or hit the glass corners, so as not to appear broken; do not use corrosive liquids to wipe the glass surface, so as not to damage the surface luster; do not use rough materials to wipe the glass surface, in order to avoid scratches.

8、Sunshade umbrella

When not in use or when the wind is strong, please close the umbrella surface, so as not to blow the umbrella down when the wind is strong, damage to furniture and injuries to people, shaking the hand umbrella, please follow the direction of the instructions to shake, do not reverse the shake