There are many types of garden furniture on the market and in the past, we have looked at wooden garden furniture Vs aluminium. However at Witham Timber, we believe the benefits of wooden garden furniture make it the best choice for every type of garden.
Wooden garden furniture is good looking
Wood is a good looking material and with its individual grain, knots, and differences in colour, it means no two pieces will ever be alike. The beauty of wooden garden furniture is that, with correct care and maintenance, it will get better with age, unlike metal or plastic furniture that will degrade over time, discolouring or falling foul of rust.
Wooden garden furniture is durable
Hardwood garden furniture is not only durable and highly resilient, but it will not warp. A high oil content in the wood makes hardwood furniture resistant to damp conditions and rain and highly resistant to insect infestation too. Softwood furniture is manufactured from pressure-treated, sustainable timber for protection against rotting and insect infestation which, alongside regular maintenance, will endure for many years.
Wooden garden furniture is easy to maintain
Hardwood garden furniture requires nothing more than a wash down with soapy water to remove surface dirt and grime. The furniture can be stained, if preferred but it is down to personal choice, or you may want to apply a coat of wood oil. How to protect your outdoor garden furniture this winter has more details.
Softwood garden furniture needs a little more maintenance but is a cost-effective choice, particularly for families with younger, energetic children. A coat of wood oil can be applied to freshly cleaned furniture, and then followed by a wood varnish or wood stain and protector. Read ‘what wood stain should you use in the garden?’ for more information.
Wooden garden furniture suits all types of garden
Hardwood garden furniture has a deep, warm colour which will only increase with age and is perfect for any style of garden, while softwood furniture, with its paler tones looks great in rustic settings.
Wooden garden furniture is environmentally friendly
Environmentally, wood is streets ahead of plastic or other synthetic materials. Responsibly sourced wood has a lower carbon footprint than other materials, can be recycled and is completely renewable.
Wooden garden furniture from Witham Timber
Our ranges of softwood garden furniture and hardwood garden furniture contain stylish and good looking pieces for every style of outside space. Perfect in its natural state, all our softwood furniture can be painted to suit your garden, while our hardwood furniture can be left to mature naturally or stained to enhance its natural colour. Our hardwood furniture includes benches and seats and table and bench sets, while our softwood furniture, which is manufactured from pressure-treated timber, includes chunky looking single benches and seats and tables and bench sets.
If you have any questions about any of our wooden garden furniture, please get in touch with our friendly sales team via telephone on 01205 359188 or email at sales@withamtimber.co.uk today.