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Cast Aluminum Patio Furniture
Our most popular types of furniture for the outdoors is cast aluminum
patio furniture. If you are in search of cast aluminum for your patio it
is probably as close as the shopping centre in your area.
Some of this style furniture can be quite expensive while some can be
actually quite affordable. If you want a pretty patio and don’t have the
money to finance the higher end wood patio furniture, then cast aluminum
patio furniture is the type of patio furniture for your needs.
Lots to Choose From
Cast aluminum patio furniture comes in many sizes, styles and shapes. Some
have been designed in many colours that tend to mix well with the garden
space. Most come with a weather-resistant webbing that is strong enough to
hold your heaviest guest. Because cast aluminum does not weigh much it is
very easy to bring in and out of storage.
Cast aluminum offers umbrella tables and regular tables. A Plexiglas top
is often installed in these tables. There are dozens of functional
furniture pieces made of cast aluminum such as loungers, settees,
ottomans, serving tables and more. They compare to today's latest
creations. You can complete your set with coordinating cushions. It is fun
to have cushions to fit the holidays. Get a matching serving cart on
wheels to serve lemonade and ice tea to your gathering.
Long-lasting & Weather proof
Being water proof, cast aluminum patio furniture is great for splashing
and playing around the pool. Your children may occasionally, and certainly
completely by accident, knock a piece of furniture in the water. These
patio sets are water and rust resistant. Actually dipping them into the
pool’s chlorinated water will clean them quite well. In a few years you
may need to give the cast aluminum patio furniture a little paint touch
up. There is easy to use spray paint especially for this furniture in many
colour choices.
If you are considering cast aluminum patio furniture you can check online
to see all the styles and designs. After some comparison shopping you will
find this to be the best choice. This furniture is the right price, offers
more variety in colors and designs enabling it to fit into most families
lifestyles.
One of the most popular types of furniture for the outdoors is cast
Aluminum patio furniture. You can find this style patio furniture at your
local home improvement center. Some of this style furniture can be quite
expensive while some can be actually quite affordable. Cast aluminum patio
furniture can usually fit into most homeowner’s budgets when patio
decorating.
The Styles
Cast aluminum patio furniture comes in many sizes, styles and shapes. Some
have been designed in many colors that tend to mix well with the garden
space. Most come with a weather-resistant webbing that is strong enough to
hold your heaviest guest. Aluminum is much lighter than wood or iron
furniture and can be easily rearranged on the patio when necessary.
Tables made of cast aluminum are available in round, square, oval or
rectangular shapes. These tables normally have a Plexiglas top. If you are
in the market for patio swings, rockers, loveseats, bistro style stools
and tables they are all available in cast aluminum. These designs are
trendy and fashionable. You can purchase chair cushions for the high back
chairs, gliders, rockers and lounge chairs. Replace cushions as the
seasons change. Get a matching serving cart on wheels to serve lemonade
and ice tea to your gathering.
Weather Resistant
Cast aluminum patio furniture is water and weather resistant which makes
it perfect for homes with pools. Your children may occasionally, and
certainly completely by accident, knock a piece of furniture in the water.
You can relax knowing that chlorine and most other pool chemicals will not
damage these loungers and chairs. Actually dipping them into the pool’s
chlorinated water will clean them quite well. In a few years you may need
to give the cast aluminum patio furniture a little paint touch up. There
is easy to use spray paint especially for this furniture in many color
choices. If you want to see the color choices and furniture pieces that are
available do a quick search on the internet. After some comparison
shopping you will find this to be the best choice. It is inexpensive,
sturdy, easy to clean, lightweight and looks great on anyone’s patio.
Why
Aluminum?
Enjoy life more and experience
the quality of outdoor living through the creation of imaginatively
conceived, beautifully executed Aluminum furniture designs. Designs that
compliment your space not only with form, but with function.
Achieving such a goal requires constant refinement and ever high
standards. Aluminum patio furniture can be a great addition to your
outdoor entertaining area. You can choose your own colours to match your home
and even have it sealed with a sand powder coating so each piece in your
collection will stay looking like new over time. you're looking for cast
aluminum patio furniture or aluminum outdoor furniture, you'll find that
the the quality of aluminum will be worth it in the long run. Forget about
wood patio furniture and sanding and refinishing, who has the time?
Cleaning and maintenance with aluminum garden furniture on the other hand
is easy and inexpensive! Do you want furniture for your patio, for your
pool or deck? Stop by your aluminum furniture company store today and be
on your way to a better, more functional outdoor living space! Have all of
your questions answered about aluminum patio furniture. There are many
memories waiting for you in your back yard. Why not experience them in
comfort? forget about folding beach chairs and pinched fingers! Why not
invest in something lasting? If you spend time outside or you want to
spend more time outside, why not find some good aluminum outdoor
furniture? Aluminum is an extremely versatile
material, but 100% pure Aluminum is a soft metal. Therefore, to give it
the two important properties required for outdoor furniture, namely
strength and corrosion resistance, certain
metals and minerals are added to the aluminum to form the desired alloy.
Likewise, too much of certain metals in the alloy have the opposite
effect, making the product brittle and susceptible to corrosion. That’s
why we specify that our aluminum alloy not contain more than 0.5% Iron
(Fe), as higher levels make the parts brittle. We also specify that our
aluminum contain no more than 0.1% Copper (Cu), as higher levels
drastically reduce the corrosion resistance of the metal, and ultimately
the furniture.
Finished Product (powder coating)
All tables and chairs are high gauge Aluminium, treated
with high quality powder coating, enhanced with UV and Colour-fast
stabiliser. Once your aluminum or wrought iron furniture has
been exposed to the elements for a number of years, it may be time to
consider having your furniture refinished. Re-finishing will turn your
worn-out furniture back to a like-new condition and can be done for about
half of the delivered cost of buying new. This is especially true if high
quality outdoor furniture was purchased originally and an investment needs
to be protected. If the furniture's powder coating is still of good
integrity and if a major colour change is not desired, the furniture can
be thoroughly sanded and then re-coated. If the coating is flaking,
peeling, spotted (due to salt air), or if it is a liquid-based coat, the
furniture must be sand blasted prior to Re-finishing. Sand blasting
removes metal from the frame and can only be done about three times before
the metal becomes too thin and the tubing would need to be replaced. Once re-coated with a powder finish, in which
particles of polyester powder are electro-statically charged and applied
to the aluminum frame, the frame is then baked in a powder coat oven at
400 degrees in order to cure the finish. This ensures that any moisture or
gas present in the old finish is removed from the frame. The frame can
then be double baked, if necessary. The result is a fresh powder coat,
which is far superior to solvent-based paint finishes. The powder coating
provides for excellent durability, UV stability, corrosion resistance, and
the beauty of a new car finish.
Maintenance
We would like to give you some free information to read on the cleaning
and maintenance of your new aluminum patio furniture. Improper care and
maintenance will reduce the longevity of your new furniture just as it
will do with your car or truck. Not cleaning and waxing your new aluminum
furniture frames. The most damaging materials are those that you would
never guess, suntan oils, human perspiration, and environmental
pollutants. When these materials are cooked by the sun into the finish of
your aluminum furniture day after day without proper cleaning and waxing,
damage to the finish will result. Now that we've covered what not to do, let's talk
about proper care and maintenance. Many commercial pool areas have signs
that require people to put down towels before sitting or lying on the
furniture. If exposure to suntan oil, body oils and acids is limited, then
the vinyl won't stain as badly. This is difficult to enforce and doesn't
prevent all contaminants from reaching the finish. What does work is
regular cleaning with a mild detergent and a brush with a long handle on
it, such as is used for cleaning cars. We personally like dish washing detergent, because
it has emulsifiers that break down oils and is almost scum free. I
recommend that you clean your outdoor aluminum furniture this way every
three weeks, and ideally try to get the pollutants off immediately. The
aluminum frames parts of your patio furniture should be waxed with a
light, non-compound car wax, such as "Turtle Wax".
Durability
Aluminum is a lightweight and easily molded metal that will not rust. It
was first used to construct outdoor furniture in the early 1960's, when it
was made from extruded, hollow-core tubing. This construction method is
still used today, primarily for pool area furniture and lawn chairs. These
pieces are very lightweight which allows for easy portability, but, at the
same time, they are susceptible to high winds and harsh elements. For
sturdier furniture, often taking the form of benches and outdoor dining,
it is highly recommended that cast aluminum is utilized in construction.
This type of aluminum composition is more durable and can withstand the
elements far greater than standard aluminum. the highest quality aluminum furniture pieces have
a powder-coated finish. This process of powder coating entails applying colored polyester powders, then baking these powders into the aluminum
frame. This process will determine the final color of the frame and adds
extensive durability to each piece. This powder finish, however, is
susceptible to erosion with exposure to suntan lotions and oils, salt
water spray, and human perspiration. To combat this, it is strongly
recommended to wash aluminum furniture with a mixture of mild dish soap
and warm water at least 2 or 3 times per month, and then rinsing well. It
is then wise to apply car wax, in paste form, to smooth finished aluminum
frames. This will ensure an extended life of the furniture and will
increase it's durability.
Aluminum furniture with vinyl webbing or straps should be inspected to
look for vinyl that has been processed with a mildew inhibitor and
ultraviolet stabilizers. In addition, wooden pieces mounted on aluminum
frames should be treated with a wood finish to increase durability and
resistance to the elements. Cast Aluminum patio furniture is a solid
aluminum product. Our cast aluminum products are only produced with the
highest quality raw materials. Molded for the greatest strength and
structural integrity.
The cast aluminum frame is coated with a durable commercial powder
coating.Cast Aluminum patio furniture are assembled with stainless steel
fasteners. Assembly is required on cast aluminum patio furniture. That is
the main difference between "cast aluminum" and "all welded cast
aluminum".Take a moment to view all the outstanding styles which are available in
the all welded cast aluminum collection. We carry the widest of varieties
to meet every clients taste.
If you see that special style chair and you would like to match it with a
different style or size of table, no problem. We would be happy to work
with you to mix and match creating the patio furniture set of your dreams.
If you have any questions or need help, please do not hesitate to contact
us Our design professionals are waiting to assist you.
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