|
Folding Chairs
Folding chairs are essential for entertaining.
Extra guests can be comfortably
seated, and
later, the chairs can then be
folded up and
stored until they are needed
again. Folding
chairs are most commonly made
of wood, metal,
synthetic materials such as plastic
or polyethylene
or combinations of these. They
come in a
range of prices.
The following should be considered
when buying
folding chairs:
- Folding chairs need to be well made and sturdy.
Wood chairs are very sturdy
and are a good
choice for outside, as they
are less likely
to blow over in the wind. However,
wood chairs
can be heavy to move and bulky
to store.
- Metal chairs should have a weather resistant
finish such as powder paint.
The frames should
be made of tempered tubular
steel and any
cross braces should be firmly
welded. Metal
chairs come in a range of weights;
heavier
models are better for outside
use.
- Synthetic chairs made from materials such
as plastic or polyethylene
can be sturdy
even though they are lightweight
and easy
to carry and store. Many models
have weather
resistant steel frames. These
chairs are
often smaller than wood or
metal types, so
more people can be seated,
but if used outdoors,
these lighter weight chairs
frequently blow
over in the wind.
For longer chair life, any built in cushioning
should be high density foam that is covered
in a stain resistant fabric. |
|
|
