Outdoor patio chairs should be made of out of hardwood like alder, Brazilian cherry, cedar, cypress, mahogany, or pressure-treated pine. A good brand is Quality Wood Products.
Most wood patio chair will break or wear down fast with you weight. It would be best to get a chair custom made for you.
Wooden patio chairs will mold in damp climates. The best way to help prevent this is to have an exterior finish on the wood such as a mold inhibitor.
A couple of years ago I purchased some high end wood patio chairs that have held up well thus far. And 5 years ago we purchased a really inexpensive Aluminum patio set from Costco, I'm surprised it still looks as good as it does and it's sturdy too!
It will better to stain them to protect the wood patio chairs as opposed to painting them. I would also recommend covering them or putting them in a shed or garage if it gets cold in your area or you plan on not using them for a very long time.
Lowe's sells sturdy patio sets for under $250 in both metal and wood. However, most sets in this price range include two chairs and a table. You may have to spend a bit more to get four chairs and an umbrella.
Well most people who bought patio furnishture from linens and things always buy patio chairs and tables that are glass and made of wood.
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Walmart carries a full selection of patio lounge chairs in wood, metal, wicker and fabric lined. Their prices start at $99.00 and go as high as $1600.00. In their online store they carry 46 different styles to choose from.
That depends on the type of wood chairs you want to use. You certainly do not need to buy patio-specific dining chairs, but you do need to ensure that whatever you buy will hold up well out in the elements. Wood's such as Oak and Fir, which are often used for furniture and decks, hold up well outdoors although they may require annual staining to protect from the elements and keep them nice. Whatever you choose, make sure you check it's likelihood to survive wind, rain, snow, etc.
Depending on what type of wood chairs you have, they may or may not need to be treated. For example, Teak is resistant to decay and incest infestation. Other woods like pine must be treated with a preservative to prevent decay.
The best design for outdoor patio furniture is made of weather resistant, wood or metal which is powder coated and fully welded together. The wood used should be from Teak which has a lifespan more than any other.
Patio Furniture USA is the place we just bought our wood patio set from. I like their quality, price and shipping is free. This is the set we bought: http://www.patiofurnitureusa.com/conversation-sets/wood-sets/arboroutdoorchatset.cfm No matter which set you will choose, you will be happy with a wood patio set from Patio Furniture USA.