What Is the Best Quality Patio Furniture?

Quality in garden furniture is decided by the parts nobody photographs: the frame, the joints and the fixings. This guide sets out which materials genuinely last in British conditions, why teak and powder coated aluminium sit at the top, and how to tell good synthetic rattan from the hollow, painted version that goes brittle after two winters. We look at the constructions to avoid, including untreated softwood and thinly coated steel, and explain what to check on cushions, from quick drying open cell foam to solution dyed covers with mesh vents. There is practical advice on matching furniture to your own garden, whether that is an exposed coastal terrace, a shaded damp courtyard, a south facing suntrap or a small balcony where pieces need to fold. A hands on inspection checklist and a short FAQ help you judge a set before you commit....