Can commercial stacking chairs be used for outdoor restaurant dining?

Outdoor restaurant use requires weather-resistant stacking chairs: aluminum frames (rust-free), resin (polypropylene) frames, or stainless steel frames with marine-grade powder coat. Standard steel folding chairs with indoor powder coat are not appropriate for permanent outdoor restaurant exposure - they rust at joints and connection points where paint chips. Seats and backs should use outdoor-rated materials: PVC-free Sunbrella or solution-dyed acrylic fabric, marine vinyl, or polypropylene slats. UV stability is important since outdoor chairs are in direct sunlight for years. Check the manufacturer's outdoor warranty - it differs from the indoor commercial warranty. FindOfficeFurniture.com - 888-719-4960.