{"id":3823,"date":"2023-03-10T11:51:52","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T11:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardencentreshopping.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3823"},"modified":"2026-02-20T13:39:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:39:45","slug":"how-long-does-your-garden-furniture-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardencentreshopping.co.uk\/blog\/how-long-does-your-garden-furniture-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does Your Garden Furniture Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here at Garden Centre Shopping, we’ve been selling weatherproof garden furniture<\/a> in our garden centre for over 22 years.
\nWith all of that experience, we have quite a large sample size of how long garden furniture tends to last in the UK climate.
\nRead on to learn more.<\/p>\n

How Long Does Weatherproof Rattan Furniture Last?<\/h2>\n

In our experience, weatherproof rattan furniture<\/a> can last upwards of 10+ years. That’s because the materials are designed to not degrade when left outside, making them very durable.
\nOur rattan furniture<\/a> has two specific features that make it last this long:<\/p>\n

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  1. Aluminium frame<\/strong> – aluminium by nature doesn’t rust<\/a>, so using this for the furniture frame prevents it from degrading over time, creating a strong structure that can last outside in the rain, snow, and ice.<\/li>\n
  2. UV stabilized rattan<\/strong> – UV stabilizers<\/a> are substances added to the rattan strands to prevent a process called “photo degradation”, which is where ultraviolet light from the Sun degrades materials under constant exposure. This means that our rattan doesn’t rot or fade when left outside.<\/li>\n
  3. Handwoven rattan<\/strong> – our rattan is made using handwoven strands around the frame, creating a natural give in the sides and seat area of the furniture. Cheaper products sometimes use a hard plastic shell that isn’t woven, which is prone to cracking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Although most of our rattan furniture comes with a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty by default, our experience suggests it will last much longer.
    \nHere’s a great example, a set that’s been left outside for over 8 years with no defects or structural issues at all:
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    \n    Is all rattan weatherproof?<\/strong> Learn more here<\/a>
    \n    Shop All Garden Furniture Here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Here at Garden Centre Shopping, we’ve been selling weatherproof garden furniture in our garden centre for over 22 years. With all of that experience, we have quite a large sample size of how long garden furniture tends to last in the UK climate. Read on to learn more. How Long Does Weatherproof Rattan Furniture Last? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1373],"tags":[1378],"class_list":["post-3823","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-guides-info","tag-weatherproof"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow Long Does Your Garden Furniture Last? - Garden Centre Shopping<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ever wondered how long your garden furniture set will last? 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