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Patios provide a space for outdoor relaxation "“ a cup of morning coffee, a lunchtime snack, a relaxing pre-dinner drink, a musical interlude with your iPod, a place to curl up with a book or magazine. Most of these activities suggest that you will need somewhere to sit, lounge or lie. Furnishing your patio gives the family shopaholic an excuse for a great workout. You probably don't want to spend time transporting furniture that can safely stay outdoors for long periods of time. There is plenty available that is manufactured from materials that will resist exposure to sunlight, considerable heat, exposure to rain, and likewise considerable cold. The price range is wide, depending partly on whether you use synthetic or natural materials. Among favored materials are teak, wickerwork, stainless steel, plastic and acrylics. Teak is a highly durable timber with a fine reputation for outdoor use. However, it does come in more than one grade, and, like any timber, the quality of the processes it undergoes "“ such as kiln drying "“ can vary from one supplier to another. The standard of workmanship in manufacturing the furniture, right down to the quality of fixings used, can also vary. So if you opt for a bigger budget item like a teak dining suite, buy from a reputable firm offering an enforceable guarantee. Some environmental activists are opposed to this use of a resource that is rare and takes a long time to grow. Wickerwork is a traditional material for outdoor furniture. It involves weaving thin, flexible twigs together. Traditionally, willow species provided the twigs. Over time as the twigs dry out they lose their flexibility and the woven object becomes rigid, while retaining the original shape. Treated with a suitable preservative

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