Some cheap patio sets that have been placed on clearance might have hidden problems that should be considered if the furniture is going to be used for many seasons. Some aluminum and resin furniture pieces are reinforced on the inside with a series of steel bars. This steel frame is usually not treated for outdoor use. In the morning and the evening, condensation will form between the steel frame and the outer material. This can cause the steel to rust and could compromise the strength of the furniture. Rust stains can also potentially form on the ground around legs of the furniture.
While only 50,000 steel-framed homes were built in 1997, the steel industry is aiming for a 25 percent market share by 2003.
Wal-Mart does offer very affordable patio benches in different materials such as wood or steel. They carry many popular quality brands of benches and bench cushions. Wal-Mart often has good sales on patio benches around holidays.
Steel and aluminum patio covers are both good options for preventing damage, however steel lasts much longer. The only problem that steel can have is rust.
I am not familiar with cast steel patio furniture, but have heard of cast aluminum and wrought iron patio furniture. Some pieces can be a little pricey, but they are usually worth the price.
They are called Timbales.
Depends as much on the design as the materials. In general a steel frame is springier while an aluminium frame is stiffer. A steel frame may be slightly easier to repair and an aluminium frame slightly lighter
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Wrought iron patio chairs are often made from cast aluminum. Some are made from a form of mild steel or a common form of low-carbon steel. Neither is more popular than the other.
Its type: Frame, Non-Combustible, Joisted Masonry or Masonry Non-Combustible. These are for wood framed structures, steel framed metal bldgs, Bldg with Concrete blocks but wood joists, and finally Concrete Blocks with Steel Frame respectfully.
The main types are wrough iron, aluminum and steel. For aluminum or steel furniture, look for metal that is stainless, galvanized or powder-coated. Cast iron has been replaced now by wrought iron for patio furniture.
steel is a good material for a bumper as it is cheap