Outdoor Bar Stool Materials

Four main materials are used most often to construct outdoor bar stools. 1) Wood 2) Recycled plastic, such as those created by Polywood 3) Cast aluminum and 4) Wicker. First you must decide the type of atmosphere you're trying to create. What are your priorities in deciding which material to buy? Let's take a look at each and that will make your decision easier.

There are several woods used in the construction of the outdoor bar stool. You'll discover bamboo, cedar, teak and shorea most often. Each are naturally waterproof, naturally bug repellant and resist decay over the years. Bamboo is an eco-friendly green choice that makes beautiful, lightweight, unique and stylish outdoor bar stools. Cedar is a coniferous wood that is naturally elegant with its striking lines and great smell. Teak and Shorea are very similar woods which historically found their way to wooden ship floors due to their resistance to water and their incredible resistance to wear and tear. The differences would be in availability and price. Of these, Shorea is often more readily available and less expensive.