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Patio Furniture Materials
Teak, poly lumber, aluminum, steel, and resin wicker — what each one actually costs to live with outside: the maintenance it demands, how it weathers, and which climates kill which materials. The lead lens for every outdoor purchase on this site.
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- Teak
- A dense, oily hardwood that survives outdoors for decades.
- HDPE Poly Lumber
- Recycled high-density polyethylene boards used in all-weather patio furniture.
- Powder Coating
- A baked-on finish that protects metal furniture from rust and chipping.
- Resin Wicker
- Synthetic woven strands (usually HDPE) over a metal frame — the outdoor wicker.
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