A double glider is an elegant addition to porch, garden or outdoor-indoor living space. A beautiful and functional glider is affordable, ranging in cost from 0 to 00. A glider is basically a couch suspended on bearings above a base allowing it to glide smoothly back and forth in a comforting and relaxing motion. The most obvious benefit of a glider over a porch swing is that it doesn't have to be hung and therefore it can be moved from porch to garden. Few double rocking chairs are available.
A dazzling array are available on-line. They are constructed from a variety of woods, wicker, ironwork and even recycled plastic. The most common width is 4', although 5' models are available. A 5' long red cedar glider is offered by the Amish just under 0. Cypress Moon is a southern Louisiana company featuring gliders handmade from locally harvested Cypress. The 5 foot version has a small console which flips down in the center to hold your afternoon iced tea, hand phone and notepads. Eucalyptus gliders are medium priced alternative to teak.
The alternatives to wood are also elegant. Wicker gliders are lighter and have transparent look about them. They have either steel or aluminum frames and come with cushions. Imagine a house on Cape Cod and you have the picture they present. North Cape, Saybrooke and Longboat Key are some well-known brands. Besides wood and wicker, wrought iron offers a traditional look with its scrolls and comfortably shaped seats. These are also available from 0. And last of all, we come to a new alternative: recycled plastic. They look and feel like wood while keeping the wood in the forests and the plastic out of the oceans and landfills, a surprisingly green alternative. They will last a lifetime with little or no maintenance. Consider it.
Maintenance is simple. even with the hardware. Keep your glider clean with soapy water, perhaps an oil based soap for wooden gliders. Adding a little vinegar makes it impervious to mildew. Lubricate the bearings once or twice a year. Makers of the gliders recommend buying an easy to use spray lubricant from your local hardware store. Perhaps cover your prized piece in extreme weather or take care to keep its weatherproofing system up to date. Everyone who has a place to put one of these lovely relaxing and movable benches should enjoy and share its benefits.
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