{"id":2534,"date":"2023-03-21T13:53:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T13:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardencentreshopping.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2534"},"modified":"2026-02-20T17:13:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T17:13:25","slug":"is-all-rattan-furniture-weatherproof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardencentreshopping.co.uk\/blog\/is-all-rattan-furniture-weatherproof\/","title":{"rendered":"Is your rattan weatherproof?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this post, we compare the materials used in high-quality and cheap rattan furniture, so you can understand what you’re buying, and make an informed decision.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Don’t Fall For The “Mainstream Retailer” Garden Furniture Trap<\/h2>\n

A syndicate of retailers (including many well known brands) try to pass-off cheap materials in their “premium” garden furniture.
\nThey use terms like “weather-resistant”, and “showerproof”, as a way to make it sound on first glance as if it’s a durable set.
\nUnfortunately, they’re often using cheap steel for the frame (which will rust), and cheap plastic for the weave (which will rot and fade).<\/strong>
\nWe’ve seen it, we hate it, and that’s why choose to be different.
\nHere are the important criteria you need to look for when purchasing weatherproof rattan furniture:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Materials<\/h2>\n

The biggest influence on whether a set is weatherproof is the materials it’s made from.
\nThe main considerations are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Frame material<\/li>\n
  2. Rattan material<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Frame Material – Choose Aluminium<\/h3>\n

    The frame is the foundation of your furniture, and provides the strength to support your bodyweight.
    \nThe frame of weatherproof rattan should be made from aluminium, to ensure it doesn’t rust when being left outside in adverse weather.<\/strong>
    \nLook for:<\/p>\n