{"product_id":"aluminum-patio-furniture-set-6-pieces-outdoor-sectional-sofa-coffee-table-waterproof-covers-balcony-garden-custom","title":"6-Piece Aluminium Patio Set - Sectional Sofa, Coffee Table, 5-Inch Olefin Cushions, Covers","description":"\u003cp\u003eAluminium is the outdoor furniture frame material that most deserves its reputation. It does not rust, which sets it apart from steel; it does not rot or swell, which sets it apart from timber; and it is considerably lighter than either, which makes a six-piece set genuinely movable rather than effectively permanent once assembled. On a balcony that combination matters a great deal, since weight limits are a real consideration at height and furniture that can be repositioned or brought inside is far more useful than furniture that cannot. This six-piece set pairs a sectional sofa arrangement with a coffee table, which is the configuration that turns a balcony or a small garden into a usable outdoor room rather than a place with chairs on it. The sectional pieces sit against each other to form a continuous run, which uses limited ground more efficiently than separate chairs with gaps between them. Aluminium also has an advantage that only becomes apparent after a few seasons, which is that it does not stain the surface beneath it. Steel furniture left on stone or decking will eventually leave rust marks that are extremely difficult to remove, and timber can leave tannin staining in the same way. An aluminium frame sits on a patio for years without marking it, which matters a great deal on light-coloured paving or a new deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWaterproof covers are included with the set, which is unusual and genuinely valuable. Covers are the single most effective thing for extending the life of outdoor furniture, and they are almost always bought separately months later, at which point matching one to the dimensions of a specific sectional is difficult. Having them supplied means the set can be protected from the first week rather than after the first wet autumn. Four two-tone colourways are offered: white with blue is the lightest and most coastal; dark grey with blue adds contrast; dark grey with light grey is the most restrained; and plain dark grey is the most contemporary. Two-tone schemes stop a six-piece set reading as a single mass across a small terrace. The rattan and wicker surfaces are weather resistant, holding colour under UV and shedding water rather than absorbing it. Using the covers properly is worth a moment's thought. A cover put on over damp cushions traps moisture rather than excluding it, which does more harm than leaving the set uncovered, so let everything dry before covering it after rain. Covers also need securing at the base on a windy site, since a cover that blows off is no protection at all and a loose one can flap against the furniture and mark it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssembly is required and covers all six pieces; allow a couple of hours. Because aluminium is light, the set can be assembled indoors and carried out if that is easier, which is not practical with heavier outdoor furniture. Customisation is available if the standard configuration does not suit your space. The one consideration with lightweight patio furniture is wind: a light set is easier to move and correspondingly easier for a gust to shift, so on an exposed balcony or roof terrace, position the pieces against a wall or railing, use the covers when the set is not in use, and bring cushions in when strong wind is forecast. Check any building or lease restrictions on balcony furniture before ordering if you are in a flat. Select your colourway at checkout. House2Home ships worldwide. If the set is going on a balcony, it is also worth thinking about drainage. Balconies usually drain to one edge, which means one end of the arrangement may sit in standing water after heavy rain, and furniture left in that position deteriorates faster than the rest. Positioning the set on the higher side, or raising it slightly on feet or a mat, removes the problem entirely and costs nothing to arrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet: 6 pieces, sectional sofa with coffee table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame material: aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurfaces: rattan and wicker, weather resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof covers: included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColourways: white\/blue, dark grey\/blue, dark grey\/light grey, dark grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: rectangular arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: balcony, garden, patio, terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation: assembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomization: available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: lightweight, secure or cover in strong wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalcony: check building or lease restrictions before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House2Home","offers":[{"title":"White blue \/ CN","offer_id":49055461146777,"sku":"14:200143091#White blue;200007763:201441035","price":1039.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Grey \/ CN","offer_id":49055461179545,"sku":"14:200503829#Dark Grey;200007763:201441035","price":945.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Grey blue \/ CN","offer_id":49055461212313,"sku":"14:200844060#Dark Grey blue;200007763:201441035","price":945.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Grey light Grey \/ CN","offer_id":49055461245081,"sku":"14:200844061#Dark Grey light Grey;200007763:201441035","price":945.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/3434\/8185\/files\/hf_20260920_052925_b857d7c5-e31c-436d-9c3f-3c97fa333a8b.png?v=1789882541","url":"https:\/\/house2h.com\/products\/aluminum-patio-furniture-set-6-pieces-outdoor-sectional-sofa-coffee-table-waterproof-covers-balcony-garden-custom","provider":"House2Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}