When replacing the boards, should you use weather treated lumber?
1599696
my husband is the one who did the work on his boat and he used pressure treated two by fours and stainless steel staples. He also did not completely wrap the two by fours upon the recommendation of an individual in order to ensure that water could drain out and away from the wood.
1599697
Yes. Use pressure treated lumber. Only slightly higher cost than regular lumber but will last much longer. Other reviewers mentioned teak and cedar, which are both weather compatible woods intended for style. They'd function okay but cost would be unnecessarily high (especially for teak)! I'd also prefer standard pressure treated lumber as it, normally pine, would have a bit more give to it being a softer wood. Boats aren't flat, so a little give is a good thing.
1599698
If you mean pressure treated, it will last longer but it's heavier if that's an issue. I used hard wood on mine as i had lot's of it laying around. I would have used pressure treated if I had to purchase it.
378216
I would use plain mineral oil for the first couple of coats, then switch to the Board Cream. I'm guessing it will take a couple more coats at that point to get it fully into the wood. Allow it to soak in overnight at least between coats. A tube of the Board Cream should be enough for that first treatment, but that's just a guess. (All my boards are end grain, and being Boos boards, came already treated.)
1136815
I would not want to use this item outside. This type of wood I feel is too fragile and not treated for constant outdoor use.
2067221
I just use plain old wood, the type has not seemed to matter. We did, however, drilled a couple small holes in the bottom for drainage from the rain.
385108
As a general rule of thumb, always allow NEW or pressure treated lumber 3 months to dry and to acclimate before sealing. You also don't want to seal exterior lumber immediately following rainy weather or if rain is expected with 72 hours. As a contractor I wait a full 7 days after a rain before sealing decks.
2186894
I believe the rain, sun, and wind would damage it severely. You need wood that is treated and finished specifically to handle outside elements. Outdoor furniture made of Teak or Cypress tend to be built more solidly than this finely carved screen. And because of that they can hold their shape while the elements beat down on them.
960918
You would need coat the wood with sealant. The top of the table is fine. The frame and stools are wood so they would need some protection from the outdoor elements.
242756
In my opinion, I would refrain from placing this item in the elements. It is a veneer, as I mentioned in my review, we had to actually add wood putty and stain to a few cracks and other imperfections that were visible upon assembly. It would look rather handsome outside in a sitting area or porch, but again the elements may wreak havoc on the engineered wood. Good luck!
124318
I believe they are. I've had my these boards for 3 years and they are stored outside. I've also brought them on vacation on the beach for a week, and they have not corroded or jeopardized the integrity of the boards. I do, however clean them regularly with furniture polish.
1459533
Any moisture that is left on the table will cause some delamination. I am always careful to not leave them outside overnight or in the rain and wipe up any spills right away.
455181
I used Wet and Forget on my concrete patio. I have not had experience on wood. Check with manufacturer.
1610888
I highly doubt out of the box it is. You could coat the board with epoxy to make it more water resistant.
1175121
No, when you apply it, it's VERY thick and goopy, so vertical lumber would just drip down. Suggestions are to use regular paint/stain for deck posts, so I imagine you'd have to do the same for vertical boards.
779761
The wood is unfinished and untreated. I would recommend sealing the wood with marine varnish or deck sealer before using outdoors.
584867
Yes. We have had ours down for 2 years of brutal Chicago winters. These are far better than the wood decking we had down previous years. Highly recommended.
1087443
I think the shelves and solid panel sections are actually constructed of Masonite (or equivalent)--the difference from MDF being no glue or resins holding it together. I don't think it would last outdoors even with a good varnish. There are too many places where moisture could get into the board.
532024
If you mean can you install the plywood outside, the answer is no. However, the plywood will not delaminate if it gets wet for a short period of time. I use this plywood for tops of clocks, and I soak it in warm water for 30 minutes prior to bending. RL