POLYWOOD offers everything from Adirondack chairs to complete dining sets ... in the case of wrought iron. In terms of wood, teak is often used in high-quality furniture because it repels water ...

Living on the patio ... heavy wrought-iron furniture may be for you, says Jackie Hirschhaut of the American Home Furnishings Alliance. But it's pricey. Price: Four-piece sets start around $400 ...