Oceans Outdoor Furniture Ltd - Retail supplier of high quality rattan garden furniture

PE Rattan

Clearly the market leading product for Outdoor Furniture in the world we live in today. An extremely hard wearing, durable and stylish product that will give years of long lasting service with little or no maintenance The product is totally weather resistant, will not fade and the Aluminium frame means it will not rust. The plastic resin weave is also UV resistant and will not fade in direct sunlight in addition it is also Frost resistant and comes impregnated with mould and mildew inhibitors.

Life Expectancy – 10-25 Years

Teak

Teak is a hardwood that comes from the tropics and is the better of the hardwood products available in the Garden Furniture market, however it does still need extensive maintenance and care during it's lifetime. Teak Outdoor Furniture will need regularly sanding and oiling to maintain it's finish and durability. All wooden Outdoor Furniture will need maintenance, wood is a living product and as such will need to be oiled and cared for to protect it against the harsh weather conditions we often endure in the United Kingdom. Teak is a wood that comes from and grows in the tropics and there is much controversy at the current time with the plundering of Rain Forests where Teak comes from.

Life Expectancy 5-10 Years

Other Hardwoods

Other Hardwoods such as Acacia, Keruing , Red Balau and Yellow Balau are often used in the making of Garden Furniture, however these are much less durable than Teak and will need extensive sanding, oiling and general maintenance and must be stored during winter months to avoid cold and wet conditions. As with Teak Garden Furniture these hardwoods come from Rain Forests, where the constant felling of timber is contributing to the ever present threat we face of global warming.

Life Expectancy 1-3 Years

Cast Aluminium

Cast Aluminium Garden furniture has in the past been a popular choice for Outdoor Furniture, however this is now somewhat of a dated product and very less popular choice. Whilst good quality Cast Aluminium Garden Furniture will not rust it does have to be Powder coated at source and this can lead to the finish coming off in extreme cold and harsh weather. Once this finish does come off your Patio Furniture it will begin to deteriorate. With any products that are cast there is the risk of the item breaking or cracking with any extreme use or  shock

Life Expectancy 2-5 Years

Texteline

Texteline Garden Furniture is the cheaper end of the market product and has a much shorter life expectancy. Like all Outdoor Furniture or Patio Furniture differing levels of quality are widely available and this can affect the life expectancy. Made from an aluminium frame it will be rust proof but over time the Texteline is prone to breaking down particularly when exposed to direct sunlight.

Life Expectancy 1-2 Years