I know my aluminum patio furniture wll not rust but is it a good idea to store it out side ?

Question

I live in Michigan were the weather in winter month is below freezing.

Answer 1

If it has nylon webbing, and I assume it does, leaving it out in the winter seems to shorten the webbing's lifespan. Also, the frame may be aluminum, but the nuts and bolts aren't, so they rust faster when exposed to the elements.

I've left my chairs out over an Illinois winter, and they don't seem to last as long for the reasons I've given above. The ones that I put away in the garage made it for several more years than the ones that didn't.

Answer 2

I live in Michigan also. I would not leave patio furniture outside over the winter. It may not rust, but whatever the seats are made of will start to slowly rot, and it will shorten the life of your furniture. Also, aluminum does not rust, but the nuts and bolts that hold it together are subject to rusting. Then you will have ugly rust streaks going down the sides of your chairs. Just put aside a few hours one weekend and put it in storage before the really bad weather hits.

Answer 3

Aluminum does corrode. Its a non ferrous metal. Ever seen that white powder on it. The alloy more than likely makes a difference.
Also Nylon and plastic become stiff and brittle in the cold
also the UV from the sun will affect plastics leave it out year round and it accelerates its. Put it in the garage or basement.

Answer 4

Aluminum does oxidize (use corrode instead of rust). If you store them outside it will shorten the lifespan of them. Don't count this as worst answer because I'm OSU.

Answer 5

NO, I left aluminum furniture out and it cracked and weakened...from OH not any warmer here!

Answer 6

It will rust.