The Concept of Furnishing the Exterior

You use various kind of decorative items to design interior of your home. Not only show pieces, but expensive, well designed furniture adds to the glow. But, what about the exterior part?? Suppose you have a big lawn, or a swimming pool, you cannot afford to keep them devoid of any furniture. Not just to beautify them, but you need to have provisions to use the space. You may like to invite your friends and have a coffee in your lawn, or what about a pool side party! You need to have enough fittings to accommodate your guests. That is why outdoor furniture is equally important as indoors.

Also knows as Garden furniture and patio furniture, these types of fixtures are specifically designed for outside use. They are made of materials which are weather-resistant.

A Mark Of Aristocracy
The concept of furnishing the exterior goes back thousands of years. During the medieval ages and even before that, elites and wealthy class had their outside well furnished. This tradition still continues, not only because it is a symbol of class and wealth but also it has some utility.

TYPES

• Seating - Garden fittings often consist of a table, four or six chairs, and a sunshade. One can use a picnic table for the eating a meal outdoors. Chaise lounge, which is long chairs, are common items. Generally, items like couches are used as seating equipment in the conversation areas.
• Temperature regulator - 'Garden parasol' or 'garden umbrella' is a specialized umbrella, which are designed to provide shade from the sun. A Parasol is generally mounted in a weighted base. Some could be moved while others are centered. In cold weather, you can enjoy night by using patio heaters. They can be mounted on attic and terrace roofs, or move-able and self-supporting. They operate on electricity, natural gas and propane. Portable fire bowls and modular outdoor fire pits are widely used and they could be made from many materials to extend open-air living. Tall clay chimney is an example.
• Accessories - Garden accessories include items like plant stands, birdbaths, trellises, planter boxes which add details to outside area.
• Materials Used - Most commonly sold patio set is aluminum, wood, wrought iron, plastic and wicker made

A wooden garden furnishing needs to be treated periodically, as they suffer through exposure to sun and rain. A commonly used material for outdoor stuff is Teak. Teak naturally contains silica; as a result fungal decay could be prevented. Silica also protects from water and chemicals. It also protects against fire, alkali and acid. Certain oil, which when applied on teak to help it resist weather and other effects.

Most durable and long-lasting material used to build outdoor fittings is aluminum. As far as aluminum is concerned, it is very important to maintain protective coating. Plastic equipment is also used frequently as they come cheap and are naturally waterproof, and hence could be left out for years.

Outdoor furniture was originally made from palm trees, found in tropical regions. These days, synthetic resin materials, have increased their life expectancy and reduced manufacturing cost to a great extent. 

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