Does this bench age well in all types of weather? I live in Chicago and plan to leave it outside year round.
1707639
I suspect it does. We live in the Northeast and so far it's gone through about a year outside looking no worse for the wear.
1707640
I would suggest using an oil based finishing product to prevent excess drying and warping.
1707641
My benches have been outside for two years through hot sunny summers and winter snow storms and look none the worse for wear.
1707642
So far it has handled the sprinklers OK. Have no idea about the freezing thing.
1644926
Hi C.Passey i had one before and it last around 5 years but i dont leave it outside all year bcz during the winter i put it inside, i been in midle east and the weather is quite hotter there , but it protects my furniture from get discolored, and looks like new.with suny days and im not worry for the sun damage my patio set specially bcz is dark brown.
1897366
Quite well. In fact I've had mine outside for the last couple years now - through "polar vortex" and mid summer heat and it's held up extremely well. Quite sturdy.
1295372
My table isn't that old, but it has been in all kinds of weather in Chicago and been kept outdoors uncovered and it still looks great.
451250
I do not have the bench sitting in the sun, as a general rule,. In the South, we tend to prefer to sit in the shade. So, I had to check it out. I have had the bench in the sun for several hours and do not detect any increase in temperature. I have been well pleased with this bench, with the exception of an orange-ish substance that tends to look somewhat like rust in places but wipes off. It tends to be at the joints and around the screws. I don't know. We'll have to wait and see. It may be some type of substance used to protect the metal. For products made outside the country, it's hard to guess. Otherwise, very happy. I do not have the bench sitting in the sun, as a general rule,. In the South, we tend to prefer to sit in the shade. So, I had to check it out. I have had the bench in the sun for several hours and do not detect any increase in temperature. I have been well pleased with this bench, with the exception of an orange-ish substance that tends to look somewhat like rust in places but wipes off. It tends to be at the joints and around the screws. I don't know. We'll have to wait and see. It may be some type of substance used to protect the metal. For products made outside the country, it's hard to... » Read More I do not have the bench sitting in the sun, as a general rule,. In the South, we tend to prefer to sit in the shade. So, I had to check it out. I have had the bench in the sun for several hours and do not detect any increase in temperature. I have been well pleased with this bench, with the exception of an orange-ish substance that tends to look somewhat like rust in places but wipes off. It tends to be at the joints and around the screws. I don't know. We'll have to wait and see. It may be some type of substance used to protect the metal. For products made outside the country, it's hard to guess. Otherwise, very happy. « Show Less
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We set ours up on our deck last year. It's been outside since then and we live in Minnesota (snow, rain, cold). The color has faded, but it's perfectly functional. Very durable. We'll leave it out there, it's fine.
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It's holding up fairly well. It's not a high quality product , so I expected to have to be cautious with it so as not to cause damage. The bench does wobble a bit, I find myself having to tight the screws in the legs somewhat regularly. I've had mine for several months now and use it often, it hasn't scratched much at all.
1997885
It is fine outdoors...or in if you want. I have owned ours for several years and it still works great outside in Chicago year round.
253445
They appear to be all season. We live in Illinois and our winters are hard on everything - so we will store it. We love this bench and do not want to risk it being ruined.
211013
This is a great, sturdy bench. I used it all summer for potted plants. I did place it in my shed for the winter, but it was fine all summer and fall, with no overhang to protect it.
572639
The comments so far are an accurate assessment of the bench's construction. To use it outside, you need to give it a good coat of marine varnish, polyurethane, and put some kind of feet pads on the bottoms of the legs, perhaps rubber. If this were done, it would survive well outside. If you DIY, the cost of materials would be around $25.
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I've had it outside for over 200 days in Chicago...this winter...-40! I think you're good.
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I suspect that one could use it outside BUT would highly recommend that the bench be given a coat or two of a sealer to protect the wood from the elements. I use my bench at the foot of the bed so have no experience about it lasting when using outside.
409499
I live in the desert where it routinely gets above 100 degrees. I haven't had any problems with the bench being too hot to sit on.
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I would suggest a good coat of polyurethane or a coat of exterior paint to protect the bench if you were going to keep it outside, even on a covered balcony. The finish is ok, but I doubt it would withstand moisture on a regular basis.
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I just bought the potters bench this past summer and haven't been through a winter with it. No rain yet!!! I did put two coats of a sealer on it to help protect it, just in case.
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Very well in my opinion. I'm in Portland, OR and I leave mine on year round. Its solid brass so you dont have to worry about it corroding but it will patina(turn darker) over time.