[kenpoboy]

we just did the exact same thing.....birdcage. We have the plastic wicker with cushions. We have covers for the cushions. My wife has made covers from a canvas material that she sprayed with scotch guard and it takes about 2 minutes to cover the sofa and 4 chairs around the firepit. Easier than full covers...

[xhippee]

Probably not the most popular choice, but I love my PVC outdoor chairs, tables and side tables. Have had all outdoors for years and years. Comfortable recliners and club chairs. Rain? No problem.

[seecapecod]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I recently added a wrap-around birdcage to my patio villa (screened in). I now want to add patio furniture (dining table with chairs /chaise lounge / chairs with cushions).

This is my first summer here, and now that it’s rainy season, want to know what others have done patio-furniture-wise on their outdoor patios or in their screened in birdcages that get wet when it rains.

I have some nice chairs and ottomans with cushions, that I have quickly found out absorb rain, and will eventually produce mildew, so I’ve had to move them to the covered area of my front lanai. Before purchasing more outdoor furniture, would like recommendations on what materials are best to leave out without having to cover each time it rains.

I would like to entertain and have permanent lounge and dining furniture in birdcage, but don’t want to have buyers regret if I purchase furniture that will not hold up to the Florida summer rains.

As usual, thanks for your replies and advice. 😀

You want cushions with Sunbrella fabric to resist rain and prevent the color from fading. When it’s going to be really windy I take the cushions in and sometimes the furniture depending on the storm.

[Chi-Town]

Bought the lanai/birdcage furniture from Coral's Casual 12 years ago. Went with Suncoast Furniture sling sets and glass tables. Still look like new.

Suncoast Furniture | Florida Commercial Outdoor Patio Furniture

[merrymini]

Got a table and swivel chairs from Palm Casual. Bought quality and the chairs are shaped comfortably. Did not want to deal with cushions or covers and all the effort and storage related to them. Wash them down periodically and wax. Best decision for me.

[seecapecod]

Originally Posted by BostonRich

We bought a very nice wicker sectional set from Home Depot and it's been great for years, however some of the wicker is starting to disintegrate and leaving sharp edges on the arm rests. Probably will not go with wicker again. Lesson learned.

All weather wicker will hold up for many years, just not the quality Home Depot sells. I’ve had a set exposed to the sun in MA for 8 years now and it still looks brand new- has a lifetime warranty also.

[edtherock]

Hi. We have a poly wood table and chairs in our birdcage. No fuss and no maintenance. Don’t get mildew etc. there are no cushions but the poly wood type products are the best IMO. I see them used at beaches with salt water and again they last forever and come in many colors. Never rust never paint never lose their color etc. they have all types of products from small tables big tables dining chairs hi top chairs bar chairs etc. big selection on line. Good luck

[Debfrommaine]

For the past years we've invested in Berlin Gardens. It's a recycled polywood product that does not come cheap but it will probably last longer than I will. The guarantee is excellent and I like Berlin Gardens because it has fewer screws that show in the finished product. When it needs to be cleaned we power wash it. The Adirondack chairs we chose can be folded up and put away. Our latest investment is a high top table with sling chairs. The set is very durable.

[Dlbonivich]

Try Sam”s Club or Costco. You can look then order online delivered. Some of the specialty stores are really expensive and not sure that is necessary. I agree with sling furniture, drys easily and is pretty comfortable

[yporter]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I recently added a wrap-around birdcage to my patio villa (screened in). I now want to add patio furniture (dining table with chairs /chaise lounge / chairs with cushions).

This is my first summer here, and now that it’s rainy season, want to know what others have done patio-furniture-wise on their outdoor patios or in their screened in birdcages that get wet when it rains.

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I would like to entertain and have permanent lounge and dining furniture in birdcage, but don’t want to have buyers regret if I purchase furniture that will not hold up to the Florida summer rains.

As usual, thanks for your replies and advice. 😀

I also recommend Palm Casual for good wicker furniture; but we have all that (wicker and cushions) in the lanai where it can stay dry. For outside, we found that even the condensation and dew will keep chairs wet in the shade so we went with cast aluminum for tables and chair bodies, and sling type seats which dry very quickly. We have a bunch of C-spring style sling chairs for entertaining, and found that the type that has a thin padding in the sling kept enough moisture that you couldn't sit in them until they had enough sun to dry out. We have unpadded sling chairs that are extremely comfortable and are dry when we want to sit outside - which we do a lot. I got cast aluminum since the only thing that will rust is the connecting screws; powder coated steel will rust quicker than you think in FL outdoors! PM me if you want some of the brand names and where we got stuff.

[Egandi]

I really like the idea of covers for the outdoor furniture, but assumed the hot Florida sun would melt them. What kind of covers do you have - I will get some.

[Carlsondm]

We have a few pieces from Coral Casual and like it very much. When you order cushions, specify the outdoor, quick dry cushions. We have a few on the floor for pets and they occupy them shortly after rain storms. Water doesn't stay in them, but they are cushioning. A bit expensive, but sounds like what you want. I also order from Cushion.com Lets You Customize Replacement Seat Cushions and Outdoor Furniture Cushions

[rogerk]

Most ‘outdoor’ with fabric has sunbrella fabric. All the companies mentioned plus everything from Target to Lowe’s to Home Depot’s outdoor furniture will tell you on the tag if it is Sunbrella or another waterproof material. Also look into Amish Furniture in downtown Wildwood. Not cheap but great quality that can take the local weather!

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Dlbonivich

Some of the specialty stores are really expensive and not sure that is necessary.

Yes, the specialty stores like Coral Casual, Leisure Living, Perfect Porch, and Palm Casual are pretty expensive, but we love our lanai and we love sitting outside, so we wanted really good comfortable outdoor furniture.

About the wicker furniture, we were surprised how different they were. We liked some models but definitely did not like others.

[LizzieBorden]

We have two reclining chairs and two straight back and a rocker , 3 side tables with marble topping and all cushions…from Palm Casual. Its been 8 years and you would think I just bought them. They are on the covered lanai but its not enclosed. I have had to clean the cushions once…and will do it again in the fall…they hold up well, they are excellent to work with I wouldn’t go anywhere else. They have been around a L O N G time. Good luck.