How to choose an Aluminum Patio Dining Set
If you live in a coastal city or you simply don’t want to do any type of maintenance, then you are probably better off with aluminum furniture. Patio or seatings sets built in aluminum will last much longer than any other material and will require low or no maintenance at all.
I have a secret for you... aluminum does corrode (shhh!!!), but what's special about aluminum is that the corrosion is formed as a thin layer that sticks to the material and protects it1. On the other hand, rust that forms in iron falls to the ground leaving behind a new layer of exposed iron that rust, this phenomenon keeps on going and that is why iron patio furniture needs to be properly taken cared of with the correct paint.
Aluminum oxide protective layer 2
Besides the non-rust quality, Aluminum is a super light material when compared to steel, iron, or wood. This can be something you might be looking for if you will need to move the dining chairs or seating sets around; or trying to avoid if you live in a very windy place. But keep in mind that many aluminum chairs are stacking, so even if each chair might be light, the 4 stack will be heavy against the wind.
LifestyleGarden developed a technology to imprint a wooden texture into aluminum, so you will find many options with aluprint like the Panama collection. Else, there is the straight aluminum slabs and formed aluminum that you can find in the 10 seat Bali dining set.
Aluprint creation process
There is one case where wood furniture can outperform aluminum in terms of maintenance (sorry…), and it is with scratches. If your 5 years old nephew happens to enforce enough strength with a sharp utensil to scratch the aluminum table, then you will need to re-paint it in order to regain its harmonic look. Whereas wood can always be sanded and oiled, so even after scratches or water marks you will always be able to recover a natural harmonic look.
A big concern you might have is if this material will heat up under the sun. “Am I going to sit down and just burn?”. The answer is NO. The aluminum can get a little warm, but heat conductivity and low thermal mass is so good that that the heat is not retained, and LifestyleGarden powder coating also helps.
Some of the most frequent questions we get
1. Can Aluminum products be used outdoors throughout the year and in all types of weather?
LifestyleGarden’s DuraAlu® products have been made to last in all types of weather, throughout the year. This is not only due to the high-quality aluminium used, but also the unique DuraCoat® added to all aluminium.
2. Will DuraAlu ® colours change over time?
LifestyleGarden’s DuraAlu® products will retain their color for many years. DuraCoat® and AluPrint® have excellent UV-resistance, meaning that the colors will stay deep and vibrant for a very long time.
3. Does DuraAlu ® require special maintenance?
LifestyleGarden’s DuraAlu® products require no special maintenance. Soap and water are all you need to clean the material.
Our best Aluminum only selling furniture are the 11 piece Bali Set and the 11 piece Panama Set. Both are extendable and can seat up to 10 persons. Both are great outdoor aluminum dining set for 8 too.
Often these options are considered the best patio furniture materials for Florida, California, or New York, or any other coastal city or hot climate.
