Outdoor Accessories

Tyndall's Best Buying Tips

In our many years of experience, we have developed a list of guidelines we follow in the buying process. We are sure you’ll find these important tips useful in your search:

Overall Furniture Quality Inspections

• Take a seat. Experience the furniture’s feel, shape, balance and weight
• When you place your arms on the armrests, are there any rough spots?
• Is the company reputable? How long have they been in business and specializing in casual furniture? Tyndall's has been in business over 30 years.
• Where is the furniture made? Tyndalls buys American made as often as possible.
• If a foot glide is missing in 10 years, will you be able to order one, or will it scratch your deck or patio?
• Is the furniture well designed and proportioned?

Metal, Aluminum, Cast Furniture

• Are the welds messy, appearing as if held together by putty? Try wiggling the attached pieces. Are they strong?
• Is it fully welded or are parts screwed together?

Synthetic Weave or Wicker

• Is it flexible or rigid?
• Does it become brittle in a few years? Does it have UV stabilizers in it?

Wood Furniture

• Do the grains match?
• Is the construction mortise and tenon?
• Is the wood from government controlled plantations that are reforesting?
• Is the seat contoured?
• What is the hardware made out of?

Strap Furniture

• Are vinyl straps made from virgin vinyl or are they going to discolor quickly and deteriorate?
• If one strap is damaged, can you replace it yourself?

Sling Furniture

• If you have a chair with a fabric sling, what happens when it wears out?
• Do you have to throw it away and start again?

Cushions, Fabrics and Umbrellas

• Is your cushion or umbrella made from 100% solution dyed acrylic, or is it going to fade quickly?
• Can it be cleaned easily?