Versailles Folding Metal Garden Bench in Sage Green Finish

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Teak is quite simply the best wood available for outdoor furniture it’s dense, oily nature give it a very low moisture uptake, a high resistance to termites and chemical degradation, a super-smooth finish and a sensational honey-coloured finish that takes on a golden-brown hue in direct sunlight. However, we will go on to examine a number of ways in which you can slow the progress of time and the effects of weather on your garden bench but first, we must talk about securing or tethering your garden bench securely to a fixed, immovable object. Made from resilient acacia wood, it’s both sturdy and affordable. And, Sand and Stable has designed it with a timeless, classic look to suit any landscape decor. There are various designs of memorial benches, all within budget. Adding a plaque is a means of showing people who the bench is for, and many customers also add a small description – some humorous, some deeply personal – so that anyone who happens upon the bench has an appreciation of why it is there.

This sturdy model is ergonomically designed, with rounded seat and armrests, and has a weight capacity of 560 pounds. Some assembly is required. This is the type of seat my great-grandparents enjoyed resting upon, at the top of a hill, flanked by giant hostas, overlooking the flower beds and farm fields below. Customer service also recommends coating the bench with polyurethane to enhance its resistance to winter weather.

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While pine is a soft wood, it’s structurally sound and commonly used in building; however, it isn’t naturally insect and weather resistant. You could also invest in a bench cover, specifically for the style of the bench that ensure the worst of the weather is kept off the bench. And don’t forget, if you can, secure the bench to a hard floor, such as a concrete platform.

Per communication with the manufacturer, red cedar should not be polyurethaned, but rather, it should be treated with a water-based stain/sealer. Key Features: The Richland Indoor/Outdoor Reclaimed Wood Bench is available from Plow & Hearth. 7. Cynthia Teak Glider Bench by Bayou BreezeEven better, applying oil is not difficult either and takes less time and hassle than sanding and varnishing; A hardwood garden bench is an ideal investment in your garden and one that you will use time and time again. But you want to protect it; The Cynthia Teak Glider Bench is available from Wayfair. 8. Corralitos Eco-Friendly Wooden Picnic Bench