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Wicker garden furniture starts it's life out as a piece of rattan cane. Rattan is the name given to approximately 600 species of palms that are natural to warmer climates such as Africa, Asia and Australia. Rattan cane is harvested and can be cut and used as a wood for crafting rattan patio furniture. The inner core of rattan cane can also be separated and worked into a wicker. Wicker is a hard woven fiber that can be formed into a number of rigid items including baskets and wicker patio furniture.
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About Wicker Patio Furniture
Wicker is deceptively strong and can be shaped easily around molds to create various wicker patio furniture pieces. Wicker tables and chairs are quite common in a variety of shapes and designs. Designers of modern patio furniture have been producing very angular pieces of furniture in recent years and find that wicker gives their high-end pieces a beautiful texture. Wicker is also commonly combined with other types of wood including bamboo and rattan. These woods are used for the framing of the furniture with wicker used as a back, seat or decorative accent piece.
While there is minimal upkeep and maintenance to this style of furniture, it has a higher susceptibility to the elements and rotting. It is important that you follow the manufacturers maintenance requirements. It is also recommended that you use patio furniture covers to protect your furniture when it is not in use. Lastly, you will also need to store your wicker furniture in a dry, safe space during the winter months. Properly maintained and protected wicker furniture can last 20 – 25 years.
While the most popular type of wicker is manufactured using the natural rattan cane, there are some manufacturers that use synthetic materials to simulate the look of natural wicker when constructing their furniture pieces. Paper-wrapped high tensile wire is one synthetic alternative while the other common synthetic wicker is made from plastic resins.
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