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What is ourdoor all-weather resin wicker made from?

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Outdoor all-weather resin wicker is a man made product. It is manufactured as a strong polymer similar to viny with fantastic resistivity to sun rain and cold and retains great flexibiity. Its completely waterproof! Desired color finishes can be adjusted by adding the the appropirate additive compounds in the manufacturing process. The resin is extruded to form the desired shape and size of the man made wicker vine. It is then cut to length and handcrafted into outdoor wicker furnture.

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How can I tell if my wicker is natrual wicker or all-weather wicker?

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From more than a few feet away, it is sometimes difficult to tell the difference between natural wicker and outdoor all-weather resin wicker. Close inspection reveals the answer. Natural wicker can be made from a variety of natural vegetation products such as reed, rattan, palm vine or grasses. The texture is typically somewhat rough unless painted in which case it is smooth. Natural wicker is typically finished with stains, paints and other coloring and sealing materials. Natural wicker is also available in its natural state without any outer paints or stains.

Outdoor all-weather resin wicker is manufactured from a man made material called resin which resembles a plastic. The resin contains color pigments through out and has no paint, stain or outer covering. However, it is a special resin that is designed to inhibit adverse weather and moisture condition. Resin wicker is typically smooth in nature as compared to natural wicker. At close look, it resembles a smooth plastic material rather than that of a natural woody product. But don't jump to conclusions about it not being a high quality product because it is made from resin. It is by far the most desirable elegant outdoor furniture available on the market.

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How do I clean outdoor all-weather resin wicker?

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You can use a mild detergent and soft rag or brush to clean your all-weather wicker. Sometimes a good blast from your garden hose can clean it right up.

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Will the sunlight affect my outdoor all-weather resin wicker furniture?

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No, sunlight will not affect your outdoor all-weather wicker furniture. Feel free to use your outdoor all-weather wicker in the sun, in the shade or in the rain. Many like to say, the better you take care of any furniture, the longer it will last. So, keeping it out of direct sunlight or any other nasty elements can only help lengthen the life and beauty of your outdoor all-weather wicker furniture. We say, spend more time enjoying your outdoor all-weather resin wicker in the sun or rain rather than worring about it. It will be many many years before you have to worry about it degrading, if ever.

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Can I leave my outdoor all-weather wicker furniture outside in cold weather?

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Deep cold weather itself will not harm outdoor all-weather wicker furniture. What you need to know is that you must be careful about striking the furniture with something while it is extremely cold. Although it is unlikely, there is a possibility that it can crack the resin. If you live in an area where the temperatures outside reach 10 degrees F. or lower, you should ensure that your furniture is protected from being struck with anything during deep cold conditions. As the temperature decreases below 10 degrees F., the chances of strike damage increases. Strike damage causes the resin wicker material to crack if struck hard in extreme cold conditions.