I purchased a patio set from Chase Pitkin before it closed and now I need the name of the brand to fix a broken item. The table is black aluminum with a greenish tinted glass table top. The chairs are also black aluminum slingback with green meshlike seats/seat back. It also has a black umbrella stand with green umbrella. This set also came in blue. Please help!

I want to get a bistro set for our front courtyard and I don't know which material to pick. I heard cast aluminum is rust resistant and lasts longer. However, I live in a very windy area, and I am afraid it won't be heavy enough. There's too much concrete going on in that area, so I don't want concrete furniture, either. Any opinions or suggestions?

I purchased a patio set from Chase Pitkin before it closed and now I need the name of the brand to fix a broken item. The table is black aluminum with a greenish tinted glass table top. The chairs are also black aluminum slingback with green meshlike seats/seat back. It also has a black umbrella stand with green umbrella. This set also came in blue. Please help!

I want to get a bistro set for our front courtyard and I don't know which material to pick. I heard cast aluminum is rust resistant and lasts longer. However, I live in a very windy area, and I am afraid it won't be heavy enough. There's too much concrete going on in that area, so I don't want concrete furniture, either. Any opinions or suggestions?

Just purchased an aluminum patio dining set and wonder if anyone has suggestions on how to tie it down, or anchor it. Our area gets pretty windy and the aluminum is pretty lightweight. I want something that won't scratch it, and will keep it from blowing over or away. We were thinking something like pvc pipe, painted of course, because it would keep the chairs tight against each other..... any suggestions? It's on a concrete patio...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07180431000P?keyword=cast+iron%2Faluminum

Just purchased an aluminum patio dining set and wonder if anyone has suggestions on how to tie it down, or anchor it. Our area gets pretty windy and the aluminum is pretty lightweight. I want something that won't scratch it, and will keep it from blowing over or away. We were thinking something like pvc pipe, painted of course, because it would keep the chairs tight against each other..... any suggestions? It's on a concrete patio...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07180431000P?keyword=cast+iron%2Faluminum

I am looking for a really nice quality patio set that will last me for many years. What is more durable, steel or cast aluminum?

These are from the Hampton Bay Calabria line from Home Depot. The chairs are made with a tubular (hollow) frame and sling fabric. We have an open backyard and only one place to put the patio set which is, unfortunately, on the windy side of the house. The rubber feet seem to be glued on or otherwise well attached; my first thought was to try to fill the legs of the chairs with something to add weight. There has to be an easier way to make these chairs sturdier...I'm tired of picking them up every day.