Choose the outdoor furniture and fabrics that wear well in the sun and take a little rain. In a sheltered space, like a covered porch, bring your favorite outdoor, old sofa of the season, or set a new one on wheels for use in good weather.
To protect the upholstery from the sun's rays, adopt the tradition of dressing southern furniture for the summer with waterproof or canvas covers. Lightweight wicker armchairs equipped with removable cushions make the ideal seating for a crowd. Take the example of nature itself when choosing furniture and finding fabrics that wear well in the sun and may take a little rain or a week of it. Invest in the tables and chairs, benches, made of enameled metal or hardwood tolerance time, such as teak redwood, or nyatoh.
Teak
Indigenous to the hot and humid climate of Southeast Asia, from teak wood it is an ideal choice for outdoor furniture. In fact, its rich shine improves with age and weathering, which is why teak adds a more polished and permanent look to other people's furniture in outdoor spaces. The high content of teak oil makes it watertight and resistant to warping and insect damage. Select your dining tables, loungers, lounge chairs to sit on, Adirondack chairs with comfort and strength.
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Source - Leroy Merlin