Pool Furniture: Wood or Metal?

Black or white, North or South, Less filling or tastes great. Wood or Metal (no we are not talking about golf)? At the end of the day, both wood and metal patio furnture can look great, and at the same time are vulnerable to the elements, so here is a quick rundown of the pros & cons:

Wood:

Pros-

Variety of materials
Multiple Price Points
Attractive
Comfortable

Cons-

Vulnerable to Insects
Require TLC to Maintain Finish
Quality can vary dramatically
Difficult to assemble and/or ship

Metal

Pros-

Multiple Price Points
Variety
Easy to ship

Cons-

Can Rust
Can have sharp edges
Difficult to Repair

Our suggestion is to go find a store and look, look, look. Plan on placing an order within the same week you break ground (shipping can take up to 12 weeks with some manufacturers). And remember this, you get what you pay for! We have a set of Adirondack Chairs from Baldwin that were about $225 a piece, but have lasted for 7 years in New England AND Florida!

Check them out at www.baldwinfurniture.com . They are very comfortable!