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I'm looking for outdoor furniture for the patio and have found a set that I really like and is reasonably priced. It is made of kiln-dried hardwood, not teak, so I am wondering how bad it is to leave some of it outdoors over the winter. We live in CT so winters can be bad here. While I will probably be able to store some of it indoors, I'm just not sure if we have room to move everything indoors for the winter. I would obviously cover everything with furniture covers if left outdoors, but it would likely sit in some snow at some point. Will it be destroyed? I'm going to look for other options if you all think it's a bad idea. Thanks in advance for your advice!
I would take it inside as I know that would extend the life of it, unfortunately, that just isn't an option for me...we just don't have room for it. We are trying to build a shed for some of it but the town is giving us grief...that's a whole other story though...so I'm not counting on that as a storage space as of now.

I would go ahead and get the furniture and then coat it with maritime epoxy.

What you do is take two seperate portions and mix them together and apply it with a brush. Once it hardens it forms a clear plastic like layer and will keep all of the moisture and water out. This stuff is used to seal wooden boats so the wood doesn't wear out from being in the water. It is fairly expensive, around $50-$100 a gallon so plan your job accordingly. If you've ever been to a restaurant or bar that has wooden tables with pictures and coins and crap sealed under "plastic like" stuff on the table top, this is what that is. I would recommend using this same stuff on anything wooden that you plan to keep outside year round. Call a few of your local boat dealers/repair places and I'm sure they will be able to lead you where to go for it. I'll paste a link to a PDF that helps explain what I'm talking about.

2007-05-22 06:53:55 by Hilary M

Soneva Garden Patio Furniture Covers protect your garden furniture from the worst weather including snow, ice, rain, bird droppings and tree sap ...

stacked in the garage

2007-02-16 13:32:16 by gerryhoch

Price: $80.00 $52.93

Air vents reduce condensation and lessen ballooning in wind.
Handles for easy fitting and removal, and adjustable elastic hem cord for a tight, custom fit.
Gardelle protective fabric system won't crack in cold weather.

What patio furniture cover materials or manufacturers are best for protecting outdoor furniture in Northern California weather?

There may be something of use here.

2006-10-16 11:37:42 by suedapooh

Price: $31.50

Measures 36 by 41 by 42 inches (w x d x h); 3-year manufacturer warranty
Velcro drawstring for firm hold even in wind
Weatherproof vinyl cover for outdoor wicker chair

And, what does the oil do? And, last question is do you need to cover teak furniture in bad weather or when not using the furniture?

Teak is very hard and can withstand the weather very well. The oil puts back the natural oil that gets soaked up by the sun, every couple years or when it starts looking light colored apply a liberal coat. Good luck Les the painter

2007-03-19 16:26:37 by Sarina W

I bought outdoor furniture from Lowes (brand "Garden Treasures") and I'm looking for a loveseat cover. I have been on Lowes website several differents towns with no luck. Can anyone help me???

try ebay.com

2007-03-15 11:25:03 by linniemouse