|
Tue, Jul 14, 09 at 12:49
| I am looking to get good quality patio furniture. I want to know if cast aluminum is all it is cracked up to be as far as quality and durability is concerned. |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by schoolhouse z5/ohio (My Page) on Sun, Jul 19, 09 at 16:13
| I've had a small ornate set for five years now, and last summer and this summer I've noticed "salts" leeching out of the metal??? Now, I don't know if this is possible it's more likely a mold of some sort(small patches of light green to white)which comes off easily by scraping. I just tend to put that chore off for some reason. And no, it didn't always have that green cast. My set is not painted but has a dark bluish patina, to appear antique I guess. It gets afternoon sun, stays wet until the sun hits it, is well made and was expensive. I store it indoors during the winter.
I tried to get a pic of the mold: |
|
| Looks like lichen to me. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Garden Accoutrements Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.