Welcome to the world of Oudoor Folding Chairs where we will be reviewing and helping you find the best available Outdoor Folding Chairs.
When you’re looking at buying Outdoor Folding Chairs the main thing you need to consider is the purpose that the chair will be used for. Are you looking for a Chair to throw in the back of the truck and go camping with? Are you looking for a lawn chair that reclines? Are you after chairs to go with the patio table but you want to be able to store them away at the end of summer? The intended use of the chair will have the most influence on the type of folding chair you get.
The next big decision area is really going top be around the choice of materials. There are quite a few different types of frame available out there.Here are the pro’s and cons of the major types of frame material that you’re lkely to find in your search.
Wood: Wooden folding chairs have that timeless appeal and feeling of quality that just can’t be beat by alternate frame materials. They are strong yet have that lovely flex to them. I feel it’s that flex that makes wooden folding chairs more comfortable. It’s true that with a wooden chair you are going to pay slightly more. In terms of durability wooden chairs do last extremely well if they are given a minimum of maintenance. It’s worth while giving the frames a quick sand back and varnish every year. I prefer to do this before I store them away for the winter. It may not make a lot of difference but I’m sure that the varnish cures much better out of sunlight over the winter months.
Aluminum: This incredibly light yet suprisingly strong material has become one of the most widely available frame types in the last 15 years. The huge advantage of this material over steel frames is that it will never rust. Aluminum frames do not rust. So it really doesn’t matter if they get soaked and stay wet. You can really abuse thes types of folding chairs and not have to worry about them deteriorating over time. This isn’t to say that the seat material will survive the punishment but the frames surely will. As far as strength goes these chairs will normally have a weight capacity rating in pounds or kilos that will tell you if they’re going to carry your weight ok.
Steel: Steel frames again can be light and strong.They’re strength will depend on the quality of the steel used. So when you buy cheap steel framed folding chairs check the weight capacity to be sure. If they are looked after steel frames will last a considerable length of time. You may need to sand them back and repaint them after a few years just to keep the rust at bay. Over winter storage in a dry space is a must. You can’t leave these chairs outside and expect them to survive year in year out.
When you are looking for outdoor furniture that is truly versatile then folding lawn chairs may just well provide the solution you are looking for. Lawn furniture by definition really needs to be easy to move from place to place. If you want to get the most out of your lawn you don’t want it to be permanently cluttered with heavy, cumbersome furniture.
Lightweight folding lawn chairs that are simple to pack away and easy to store will make it so much appealing to play ball! It is important for the maintenance of you lawn that these chairs are really designed for that specific purpose. There are two particular qualities that will make your lawn chair a good one when it comes to keeping your lawn beautiful. The first is it’s weight. The heavier the chair the more it is going to sink into your lawn and create big unsightly holes. Repairing the damage here can be really time consuming and tricky to achieve that perfect bowling green look that makes a lawn so appealing in the first place. The importance of this really depends on how soft your lawn is. With soft lawns in areas that are prone to quite a bit of precipitation it can be the number one factor.
Fortunately today’s materials make it easy to choose furniture that is extremely light but that at the same time maintains its strength.
The second factor that will come to bear on how well your lawn chair protects your lawn is the width of the feet or the overall surface area that comes into contact with the ground. The greater this surface area is the less damage it will cause. This may also have an impact on the overall stability of the folding lawn chair. Basically the narrower the foot the more it will tend to sink into the lawn and cause damage.
Folding Lawn Chairs can represent quite an investment. If you choose quality chairs they don’t come cheap. With this in mind it makes sense to know your materials and be aware of the advantages and failings of different chairs. By far the cheapest folding lawn chairs are made from lightweight steel that has a painted finish. These can be perfectly fine for many situations but from personal experience I would not recommend their use in any coastal situation. Steel is extremely prone to rust and salt corrosion and if you are within 10 miles of the beach then salt air will show it’s effects on your furniture in the first season.
In this situation there are two other options that will be considerably more durable and in the end save you quite a bit of money. Aluminum is just as lightweight and strong as steel but has the advantage of not rusting at all. It will last for years and years. You may want to sand it off and repaint after a while but it’s integrity will not be compromised.
Wooden chairs may well prove to be more heavy than the other two materials so far mentioned but they are quite durable especially if you choose a hardwood. They do require some maintenance in the form of varnishing or painting but will far outlast the seat material and still keep their good looks.
The fabric you choose for your folding lawn chair will need to be a good UV resistant one such as that made by Sunbrella. This standard of fabric will also resist mold, mildew and to a certain extent stains.