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A<br />
s well as selecting<br />
quality materials<br />
that can stand up to the<br />
elements, consider what<br />
you’ll use the furniture for<br />
and where it will be kept.<br />
Will you be holding dinner<br />
parties or lounging in the<br />
sun? Is it under cover?<br />
Placed on a deck or on<br />
grass? Do you need to<br />
move it often?<br />
A piece may be<br />
identified as suitable for<br />
outdoor use but can still<br />
degrade if left outside<br />
all year round. It’s worth<br />
asking the supplier if the<br />
furniture is certified for<br />
outdoor use in all weather.<br />
New Zealand-made items<br />
are often designed with<br />
our conditions in mind.<br />
Chairs of powder-coated aluminium and polyethylene wicker. Photo: McKenzie & Willis<br />
ALUMINIUM<br />
Commercial-grade aluminium will not rust, making it a preferred frame material<br />
for outdoor manufacturers.<br />
Powder-coating the aluminium with polyester microparticles enables a sharp<br />
look, for longer, and offers the same oxidation protection as it does on steel.<br />
This is a lightweight option, so good for portability.<br />
Storage should be thought about, as the material can corrode if left to the<br />
mercy of the elements.<br />
STEEL<br />
In theory, powder-coated steel should do the job, but it can flake; beware if<br />
moisture starts to seep underneath the coating.<br />
Stainless steel is preferred as it tends not to corrode. Different grades are<br />
available (316 is known as ‘marine grade’ and is used by many leading outdoor<br />
outlets). Test the quality of the stainless steel grade by holding a magnet to<br />
it – if it sticks, this indicates a lower-grade material.<br />
Galvanised steel is a bit less expensive and easier to manipulate than stainless<br />
steel. It is still corrosion resistant, and the patina that develops over time gives a<br />
more casual look.<br />
RecoveR youR loved fuRnituRe<br />
LITTLE RIVER GALLERY<br />
Quality furniture<br />
specialists<br />
<strong>10</strong>0s of fabrics to<br />
choose from<br />
www.qualityfurniture.co.nz<br />
Hours: Mon - Thurs, 7am - 4.30pm, Fri 8am - Midday,<br />
or by appointment with Keith 027 566 3909<br />
424 ST ASAPH STREET PH 371 7500<br />
RE-UPHOLSTERY SPECIALISTS KEITH HARTSHORNE 0275 663 909<br />
littlerivergallery.com<br />
03 325 1944, info@littlerivergallery.com<br />
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