Artificial Weatherproof Garden Furniture

All Weather Rattan Furniture

There is something attractive about the way rattan furniture is presented. The hand woven aspect really appeals to me, and I definitely believe it’s the most comfortable type of all weather furniture there is. This is mainly because of the way it gives a little as you sit down, and the cushions that come with it of course!

The main things to look for with rattan, is the fact it must be UV stabilised (reference) because this means it won’t break down to UV rays from the sun. The other thing to watch is an aluminium frame, as opposed to a steel frame, as this won’t rust. You can easily check that by lifting the furniture, if it’s really heavy then it’s probably steel!

All Weather Winawood Furniture

This is a fairly new type of material for garden furniture, but it’s really useful, especially for those that prefer a traditional look in their garden. It’s made from a compacted polymer that creates a grain effect, giving it the appearance of real wood. However because it’s man made, it doesn’t warp or rot like wood, so it lasts a lot longer. The manufacturers of Winawood provide a 2 year guarantee. You can find out more about how to assemble Winawood furniture here.

All Weather Cast Aluminium Furniture

Cast aluminium furniture has gone out of fashion a bit recently, but it can still be really useful for those that want a very heavy duty option for their home. It comes in a range of tables, chairs and benches, which allow you to match your entire garden with this style. This is recommended, as it can look quite out of place with just a single piece of this furniture.

Where to buy All Weather Garden Furniture

You can find out more information about weatherproof furniture here: https://www.gardencentreshopping.co.uk/all-weather-furniture

How much does this sort of furniture cost?

This type of furniture can range in cost depending on what you want to buy. For example if you’re just after a chair, you can often purchase one for around £100, but if you’re looking at a full set, these can range from £500+.

 

Further reading on this type of furniture

https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/wasterecycle/Garden-waste/Garden-waste-collections/Pages/What-can-and-cant-go-in-a-garden-waste-bin.aspx

So many of you may be thinking that you would love to be a marine biologist, and take part in artificial reef projects, such as ours.

You may have been inspired by heroic stories such as this one, where a women inspires young people to take up the profession.

However there is much more to the profession than meets the eye, so lets get into the steps and requirements needed to be a successful marine biologist.

Becoming a marine biologist will require you to take many different university course, and undertake practical exercises to gain experience.

You will also have to have a passion for animals, which underlines the entire experience and helps you enjoy your job.

The recent discovery of very old Greenland sharks is something that really intrigued me, especially as they are reported to live for almost 400 years!

The best course to start on is conservation biology, such as the one I took at Manchester Met University.

The Artificial Reef Society of Colombia describe an artificial reef as:

“By definition, an artificial reef is any structure placed by man in the marine environment. Properly prepared and strategically located they attract marine life of all kinds and provide easily accessible and safe locations for divers to enjoy”.

The diverse marine life along many coastlines has come under increased stress in recent years through over-fishing, ecological problems, and pollution. Artificial reefs can help by providing a new habitat. Typically placed on a sandy bottom, the new structure of an artificial reef provides a permanent structure for invertebrates to attach where there was none before. The artificial reef provides a solid surface for filter feeders to attach, and environment similar to natural reefs where entire self-sustaining food chains are created. Artificial reefs can actually create a source of minerals, such as iron, required for marine life to thrive.
…Our Aim…

We intend to purchase a decommissioned Royal Navy Frigate, Bring her to Plymouth for environment cleaning before towing her to the placement site (Whitsand Bay Cornwall) for Scuttling.  Where ?
The project team believe that Whitsand Bay Cornwall is the ideal location for the placement of an artificial reef.

….ARC latest News…..

ARC update as of 3 Jan 01:-

The license application which was submitted to MAFF (Ministry for Agriculture Fisheries and Foods) and DETR (Department of Environment Transport and the Regions) in early Sept 00 is still being processed. Maff have passed on the license application to the Environment Minister and his department. MAFF have assured ARC that the consultation process for allowing the project to be licensed is being debated at a high level within government. DETR are on a similar track and results should be made known to ARC sometime towards the end of this month .
Ex HMS Scylla is coming up for commercial tender in the next 4-8 weeks and DSA (Disposal Services Agency) have contacted us to arrange a visit to the Frigate (currently swinging around the buoy in Portsmouth). During the visit to the vessel ARC hopes to conduct an Environmental impact study in order that we can fully satisfy the license criterion if we are granted one.

ARC’s intention is to bring Scylla back to Plymouth for environmental cleaning. Power station Wharf near Laira bridge is the ideal spot to bring her alongside. ARC are currently in negotiation with Viridor Properties ltd (SW Water subsidiary company) who own the Wharf to gain permission for her to be moored alongside for a possible 10 months.