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Cane and wicker have been used to make furniture for over 5000 years. But why have these materials endured the test of time when so many others come and gone?

• Sturdy and Durable – wicker is naturally strong, thick and durable. It also has the advantage of becoming flexible when heated but returns to its sturdy state when cooled. The process of weaving wicker rattan makes it extraordinarily durable, meaning products will last for years and years.
• Lightweight – some people believe that the heavier an item is the stronger it will be. Cane and wicker proves this is incorrect as they are extremely durable and resilient to the effects of both time and age whilst being incredibly lightweight.
• Comfortable – Cane and wicker has a natural ‘give’ to allow complete comfort
• Weather proof – Not only are they able to withstand the elements, making it ideal for patio and outdoor Read more:

Today cane and wicker is one of the most popular materials for making outdoor furniture, but it first became popular over 5000 years ago during the Egyptian times. In approximately 3000 BC the Egyptians began harvesting the reeds that grew along the Nile and weaved them into frames to make furniture such as chairs, baskets and tables. Due to the stylishness, simplicity and utilisation of natural materials, cane and wicker has been passed from culture to culture.

In the sixteenth century rattan was discovered in South East Asia by sea traders. This proved to be much more durable than reed for making wicker and increased the popularity of wicker furniture in Europe. Due to the fact wicker is easily maintained and collects much less dust and dirt than upholstered items this popularity continued into the nineteenth century. For the Victorians wicker was an essential element to both outdoor and indoor furniture, providing an elaborate and romantic detail to any room. Continue reading ‘The History of Cane and Wicker Furniture’ »

Brazilian slate is now preferred widely nowadays as it is fireproof and an excellent electrical insulator. Since slate adheres to silicone glue and creates a non-toxic bond it is also used for stairs and pathways Brazilian slate as compared to other types of natural materials, is typically one of the hardest and most durable materials. Brazilian materials is not only proves themselves non-slip surface, but due to their unique characteristics are very smooth and due to this it prevent tripping as well as slipping.

Brazilian slate as compared to other tiles are fairly easy to install because of the very consistent gauging, which allows for thin setting as opposed to mud-setting which is much more costly and time consuming alternative. These types of tiles require low maintenance as it comes properly sealed so cleaning becomes a simple task. Further it usually requires only mild cleansers and little labor.

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