Bird Baths 101

When we’re thirsty, we quickly get a drink from the nearest water faucet or refrigerator. Birds do not have this luxury and rely on nature or people to provide water. Bird baths are not only useful for thirsty birds, but for bird lovers as well who gain a watchful eye on their feathered friends. Bird baths also provide a decorative "sculpture" for a garden or patio.

Design
The design of the bird bath is important. They should be made out of materials that can weather well and are sturdy enough to hold water and visitors: cast aluminum and iron bird baths are perfect materials for this. Patio Preserve bird baths are strategically designed with a cast iron base for sturdiness and a cast aluminum bowl for weathering climate and moisture.

Maintenance
Maintenance of a bird bath may be as simple as a daily quick wash and refill. Fresh water is important because of the possible adverse health effects of birds drinking dirty water. Cast aluminum is ideal for the bowls because it stands up to moisture issues, such as moss and mold, and requires less maintenance than concrete or stone.

Safety
Consideration should also be made in the location of the bird bath, avoiding cats or other predators. This can be done by placing the bird bath in a location where the birds can see the area around it, and where there are no hiding places for predators to lurk. This is one of the reasons bird baths are traditionally placed on pedestals.

Why Choose Cast Aluminum Patio Furniture?

"The Living Room has Moved Outdoors"

Catchy headlines like this are popping up everywhere this spring regarding outdoor patio furniture. So, if we are spending more and more time outdoors, then so is our outdoor furniture. This means although style will always remain high in a consumer’s mind when purchasing outdoor patio furniture, so now will functionality. With so many different materials used today in patio furniture, it’s challenging to find what’s functional for you and your outdoor space. Enter “Cast Aluminum”.

Cast aluminum is one of the most popular patio furniture materials because of its resistance to corrosion and relatively light weight--making it easier to move around than some of its heavier counterparts. But don’t mistake cast aluminum’s light weight for flimsiness, it‘s still strong enough to be the primary building material in a commercial jet! Meaning--you can easily rearrange your cast aluminum patio furniture while also not worrying about it ever blowing away in a heavy wind.

The property of aluminum that makes it so valuable for outdoor uses is its resistant to rust due to the thin layer of oxidation that forms when exposed to air. The dull, silvery appearance, the hallmark of aluminum, is actually the product of this oxidation.

Because of this strong list of benefits cast aluminum offers, it usually cost a bit more. However, the benefits to using cast aluminum outweigh the detraction of the increased cost. Cast aluminum patio furniture is a lifetime investment.

PatioPreserve.com Launch

We are excited about the recent launch of our website http://www.patiopreserve.com/?source=blog Patio Preserve's exclusive furnishings for outdoor living offer a range of styles and materials in both Furniture Collection and Ready to Assemble furnishings. Since we're the manufacturer, we can offer the highest quality discount patio furniture available.

The Patio Preserve blog's sole intent is to share information about your Patio Preserve outdoor furniture. We welcome all visitors and invite your comments. If you look up the meaning of blog, a term you will often see associated with it is “open”. That’s what we’d like to create—an open dialogue focusing on all things patio! If you have ideas or suggestions of topics you’d like to see covered or discussed, start typing!

On a side note:
As a content contributor to the site, I was curious as to why so many cast aluminum chairs on the site would say "comfortable with or without a cushion". Well, after single-handedly testing these chairs, now I know why. These seats really are large and rounded--which makes them conform wonderfully to your lower half. I didn't want to get up! With the cushion, yes it was even better, but without one is amazingly comfortable too. The cast aluminum patio furniture is definitely a favorite this summer for style, durability and yes...comfort!