When it comes to Christmas trees, a lot of people prefer artificial ones. And why not? They come in all sizes and colors and are easy to maintain.
But there are some disadvantages of using full artificial Christmas trees that you need to be aware of:
- The main disadvantage of full artificial Christmas trees is that they are expensive. As the name suggests, these are the ones which have all the features of a real tree like the branches, needles and trunk. They need to be maintained just like a real tree does and so it comes at a price.
- They are also not as long lasting as other types of artificial trees that we use for decoration. Their life span is more or less similar to that of an average real tree and so it is best if you go for them only if you want something that looks realistic but is not too pricey.
- If you want something that will last longer and doesn’t require much maintenance on your part, then you should go for a fake Christmas tree made from PVC or plastic. These are usually cheaper than their wooden counterparts and also do not require any maintenance other than dusting them off occasionally so that they look beautiful throughout your Christmas season.
- Artificial trees are made out of synthetic materials, such as PVC plastic or fiberglass — materials that don’t look anything like real trees. Real Christmas trees have needles that drop off naturally over time and they smell like fresh pine needles during the holiday season. Artificial Christmas trees don’t drop their needles and they don’t smell like anything besides whatever scent you choose to spray on them before putting up your decorations.
- A fire broke out in a family’s home in 2011 as a result of a decorative LED light on their full artificial Christmas tree. The fire caused extensive damage to the house and its contents. This type of incident is rare but it does happen from time to time. Fire experts recommend that you keep your artificial Christmas tree at least three feet away from sources of heat such as fireplaces, wood stoves and radiators (to avoid overheating the lights). You should also avoid wrapping any part of the tree with flammable materials such as paper, foil or ribbon.
- It’s harder to find the perfect one for your home if you live in a small apartment or house because they are usually sold one at a time (though there are some exceptions).
- The biggest disadvantage may be the fact that they can be very difficult to assemble once they arrive at your house. This is particularly true if you order an artificial tree online and then have it shipped directly to your home without ever seeing it in person first. It is important that you take time to read through any instructions before attempting this task because there are many parts involved in putting together an artificial tree and if one goes wrong then it could damage other parts or even fall apart completely.