Enjoying the outdoor ambiance in your own patio can be very relaxing indeed. But this enjoyment has a price since your furniture will take the toll of constant weather changes that make it more susceptible to deterioration and other effects of weathering. This is why you need to ensure that your furniture is well-maintained to keep it look good for the longest possible time.
A tree can live for hundreds of years but once it is converted to a table and placed at your patio, it is lucky to last for 10 years. Of course the wood’s life would still depend on the type of wood. Anyway, wood furniture is naturally strong and durable but once it is exposed to constant temperature and humidity change, it can easily lose its beauty as well as its strength.
Wood furniture can either shrink or swell. It shrinks when it loses moisture; it swells when there is too much moisture. As a result, the wood finish will crack, peel, or stain. Prevent this by keeping it in a normal weather condition. Do not let it stand permanently under the rain or during extreme heat. Never place it on wet grounds; this will easily rot the feet and can go all the way up in a matter of time.