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Wicker patio furniture: Buying guide

by Ron Erb

Wicker Furniture Sets - Seasonal Reductions

Woven construction of this furniture makes it wicker, not the material! Consider your wicker patio furniture needs. A 6-chair garden dining set? A bistro set - small table and two chairs more like it? Bar height stools or relaxing chaise-lounges? White, natural, colors? A vintage look with a large umbrella? Think style and space, but 10 factors will help you get value from your wicker patio furniture:

1. Wicker patio furniture materials
* Natural Wicker - limited outdoor use - don't get wet!
o Rattan
o Cane
o Bamboo
* Fiberglass - with or without frames - tough, long lasting, all-weather
* Vinyl with aluminum frames - tough, long lasting, all-weather

2. Wicker patio furniture construction
* Hand woven wicker - open weave, sealed and coated
* Loom woven wicker - tight weave, elegant, longer lasting

3. Wicker patio furniture durability
* Heat resistant
* Naturals affected by water

4. Wicker patio furniture care
* gently clean with vacuum
* soft brush, mild detergent if very dirty

5. Season Clearances = better value wicker furniture sets

6. Wicker patio furniture source
* shipping costs may cancel on-line savings
* local merchants will deal and save shipping

7. Wicker patio furniture repair-ability
* repair it yourself?

8. Wicker patio furniture warranty
* who backs it?
* who pays shipping?

9. Wicker patio furniture assembly
* required?
* available locally?

10. Wicker patio furniture - sit down - comfortable for 20 minutes?

Discounts, clearances and high quality wicker furniture sets await your shopping safari!

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