Several years ago, we replaced deck furniture made of wood and cast iron with new pieces made of aluminum. Last fall, we noticed squirrels had been gnawing on it. So when we covered the furniture ...

Wood can rot, splinter, and become weatherworn; cast iron can rust, and upholstery—even the kind designed to live outdoors—requires more care. For the most part, plastic patio furniture simply ...

The earliest cast-iron furniture in England, made about 1823, was used in gardens, parks and cemeteries. But it was the 1851 Crystal Palace exhibition that made cast iron popular. Benches that ...