Is this wrought iron as the name suggests, or is it steel/metal? We are concerned about rusting, as we live near the Great Lakes and it is very humid
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We live in Florida with lots of humidity and product has not rusted yet. Our second season table & chairs sit in our covered screened patio. Love the set and is very comfortable. I don't know what the set is made of.
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It is iron - not wrought iron. Wrought iron is no longer produced on a commercial scale. Many products described as wrought iron, such as guard rails, garden furniture and gates, are made of iron. They retain that description because they are wrought (worked) by hand. When the furniture is made, it will often have residual iron powder (especially where the pieces interweave) and even without rain, moisture will cause this to create brown rust marks. Simply washed it down with soapy water (do not use any harsh cleaners or abrasives) to remove the brown marks. For further protection, we also spray our furniture twice a year with a can of clear Rust-Oleum Available at Amazon , Rust-Oleum provides a clear protective coating to your iron patio furniture to enhance and prolong the life of your furniture
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It is made of very light steel. I use it under a cover. If left outdoors, it will rust in a very short time (within a year or so).
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No problem with rust BUT we live in the desert. Also no problem with the cushions. We will probably need to keep this furniture covered or the weather will ruin it.
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I put a magnet on it and it has a strong pull so therefor there is much iron in it. They still may be stainless steel though. So far I have seen no signs of rust or staining. I would recommend these as being close, if not actually stainless.
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I have had mine for 2 years & leave it out through Chicago winters. No rust yet.
440607
Well it is metal so I do think if outside it might rust. I guess if humidity is not an issue and you keep relatively dry then okay.
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Dear friend, the material of this item is stainless steel. And pls don't worry. It won't become rusty. Thank you!
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I believe mine is cast aluminum. Living in Hawaii the weather is usually humid. I only used mine one time so far and it did take awhile for the iron to season and not stick. Your 100 year old one must have worked perfectly.
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If it was covered it is wrought iron and might rust out in the weather but it's really pretty !
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It is steel with a metal grey finish, not stainless. I was a little worried about the grey color too but it looks great in my small vintage kitchen, I have no regrets.
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The metal has some type of coating. Mine has not rusted or tarnished at all. However, it is not designed to get wet.
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The color is gun metal. More of a dark silvery color, but much lighter than a wrought-iron not bronze.
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It is heavy gauge steel, but not stainless steel. It will rust if left wet or outdoors. Very big, thick and heavy - this piece weighs about 30 pounds.
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I have had it on my patio here in SW Florida for many years, and it has not rusted yet, but my patio is under cover, so not sure about if it is in direct rainfall
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it is not stainless steel so it will rust. I haven't noticed much rust, but I don't leave it wet or outside so that it would rust. With normal common sense care, rust is not a problem. If you are asking about rust to determine if it is made of soft iron, it is not. It is definitely steel, but not high nickel or chrome steel Thus, it takes an edge nicely
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I don't think it is steel. It is metallic, for sure, but I can't tell what kind of metal. It seems somewhat like brushed steel (maybe like "fake" stainless steel), but its weight is not compatible with steel. It is more likely a metallic alloy. But it is strong enough and we didn't have yet any damage or peeling, even using it daily.
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It is made of steel. It may rust if its exposed I would imagine. I will say it had not even crossed my mind. I have used it to hold my bike while I wash it with the hose. I did let it dry in the sun. I've had it for a few months and have used it often. For the money I have made a great buy.