The longevity of your outdoor furniture essentially boils down to two factors: materials and build quality. If you want to ensure that the furniture you make or buy will be able to stand up to the elements and climate conditions outside your home, you’ll want to make sure that both the workmanship and the materials they are made out of are appropriate for the application.

Another factor to consider is your usage patterns. More frequent use will tend to make furniture of any kind last shorter, but this isn’t necessarily the case if the furniture is built well and made with materials appropriate for their intended use.

What outdoor furniture lasts longest?

It’s not always easy to say what type of outdoor furniture last longest, as this can differ depending on the circumstance. Furniture that’s exposed to direct sunlight, for example, may experience more fading and more deterioration compared to furniture …