When the time comes to upgrade pool and patio furniture, think Refurbishing instead of Replacing. Condominium developments, country clubs, hotels, property management companies and other commercial developments can save a tremendous amount of money by repainting and restrapping outdoor furniture. If outdoor chairs and chaises are faded and discolored but the frames are structurally sound, the Southern Company can make them look like new at a fraction of the monumental cost of replacing all furnishings.

For the past decade, The Southern Company has been refurbishing outdoor furniture for hotels, condominiums, country clubs, and resorts, as well as for individual homeowners. Before replacing sturdy, well- constructed chairs and chaise lounges, owners and property managers of many established lodging and recreational facilities have opted to get more from an initial capital investment.

After several years of use, painted finishes and straps on outdoor furnishings can fade and discolor from pool chemicals, sun and heat, acid rain, tree sap, and general weather damage. Yet, the frames on earlier models of outdoor furnishings can last through years of extended wear. Today, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to find the same quality. With The Southern Company's expert refurbishing techniques, chairs and chaise lounges will look like new, with minimal impact on capital improvement budgets.

The Southern Company is the only outdoor furniture company in the country that can offer three options to clients looking to upgrade outdoor patio and swimming pool furniture: RESTRAP ONLY or REPAINT and RESTRAP or REPLACE.

Expert craftsmen at The Southern Company restrap each piece of furniture using 100 percent virgin vinyl available in 20 different colors. The high quality materials contain mildew inhibitors and ultraviolet stabilizers to help maintain color brightness. Heated to extreme temperatures to make the vinyl pliable, each piece is expertly woven by hand. Vinyl lacing is then cooled to test maximum retention. All materials used match the manufacturers specifications and the newest technology.

Each piece is sandblasted down to the original metal base. For aluminum, The Southern Company uses a special aluminum oxide grit to avoid pitting the metal. Relying on an advanced powder coating technology, paint is electrostatically applied in 11 different color choices. Then the frame is baked in an oven to cure the powder, creating a new finish, sturdy enough to withstand blows from a hammer.

For commercial developments adding new phases, renovating pool areas, or expanding, new furniture is now available. The Southern Company has designed a complete line of commercial grade, vinyl strapped, aluminum chairs and chaises. Beautifully styled, it is among the strongest, most durable outdoor furniture available today. Specially designed to solve storage problems, 25 chaise lounges form a stack only six feet high.

(1) Heavy-duty skid plates add longer life to outdoor furnishings that must sustain a lot of continuous use. (2) Double side support bars offer added strength and durability. (3) Vinyl straps are double wrapped for extended wearability and greater comfort.

We are the largest company of our kind in the United States. For over a decade The Southern Company has been solely committed to the refurbishment of outdoor furniture. We are authorized representatives for Brown Jordan, Tropitone and Woodard.

Attention to detail and concern for our customers' needs have contributed to our success. When someone chooses The Southern Company, they are assured a professional service and product. Every piece of furniture that leaves our warehouse is 100 percent guaranteed.

Beyond delivery of refurbished furnishings or new chairs and chaise lounges, ongoing communication offers advice regarding care and maintenance. An exclusive protectant has been developed by The Southern Company, which can protect furniture from the elements and further extend its life. The Southern Company takes special pride in the services provided to commercial clients.

Call toll-free today for a telephone conultation with a service representative at The Southern Company. 1-800-622-1901