The Al Fresco is an outdoor space seen commonly today it’s a space for dining, relaxation, and gatherings. “Al Fresco” is an Italian phrase that means “In the cool air” like the Italian phrase hanging out in your Al Fresco should be as relaxing as possible, it should also be pleasing to the eyes, and most importantly it should withstand the abuse of the weather.
When choosing furniture for our Al Fresco, we need to be very specific with our choice because there is a lot of factors that come in to play when placing furniture outside. Consider the weather, humidity, wind, corrosion and rotting.
There are plenty of materials that are suitable for outdoors to choose from such as steel, iron, aluminium, plastic, wicker, and wood, each of these materials has its own set of benefits, care tips and characteristics. We listed down the benefits and things to consider in choosing these materials.
Aluminium
Benefits:
Lightweight
Rust Resistant
Withstands: Rain, Sunlight and Extreme Temperatures
Resin Wicker
Benefits:
UV Resistant
Appealing
Withstands: Rain, Sunlight and Humidity
Wood
Benefits:
Appealing
Natural Weather Resistance
Durable
Withstands: Rain(If sealed), Sunlight, Humidity, Wind and Extreme Temperatures
Plastic
Benefits:
Eco-Friendly
Fade Resistant
Rot Resistant
Mildew Resistant
Minimal Maintenance
Withstands: Rain, Humidity, Wind and Extreme Temperatures
Again choosing the right one for you depends on the weather, location, temperature and humidity in your area, but surely all the materials listed here will last long against the elements.
