Is the wood included with this set cedar? Does it have to be treated every year for maintenance?
338788
The wood is cedar and will have to be treated periodically but not sure as to the frequency yet since I just bought it in feb
338789
The wood isn't cedar....it's some kinda Chinese-what'sit but does have a resistance to rot, per the instruction booklet. It is recommended that it be treated every year...I figure on finding something safe for kids and then spraying it on with my pump sprayer...not a big job.
338790
Yes the wood is included, and I treated mine, it's not as durable as I thought but for the price it works. I couldn't imagine it lasting more than 2 years
338791
The wood is included. It is pretty soft and several pieces were cracked. The company graciously sent new ones. Gouges very easily. Not the greatest quality.
338792
Seems that Ashley and I disagree about the wood....I don't have the booklet anymore so I'm not sure what it said about the type of Chinese wood it is......maybe it's Chinese cedar. Sorry for obfuscation.
1013384
It is a very nice cedar looking mostly red very vibrant looking color I polyurethane mine and that help it keep its color for over a year now, however I need to sand and polyurethane it again it looks like. But mine stays outside year-round
1904352
I've had mine for almost a year now, I use it in the shower every day; it hadn't occurred to me to pre-treat it with anything. And it looks the same as when I bought it; the wood is still beautiful.
1897365
I have had these about three years now. They look the same as they did the day I bought them. I used cedar lumber for long lasting use.
859329
no it is not. Natural wood finish. It is made of plastic. I have had this for at least a year, and it still looks like new. I love it.
941715
No you have to purchase it separately. I just used a piece of wood I had handy.
611310
I suspect for some period of time, but its solid, low grade wood and doesn't appear to be treated. If outside, even though covered, I'd coat it with some level of protection.
2185796
yes - everything that is in the picture is included - reasonable quality wood.
1293270
I think it's teak which is not pressure treated. Made it through the winter and still looks nice
1921911
It is cedar. I put a coat of weatherproof paint on it and it has held up very well so far'
1286645
I believe it is cedar. It is a great table. Super sturdy and easy to assemble. Have it on an open patio, exposed to the weather and it still looks great. Hope this helps.
1257988
The wood is sanded but in its natural finish (no paint, stain or varnish, etc.) You can finish it yourself with paint, stain, or polyurethane to match your decor.
1282884
My personal experience with Cedar wood blocks, yes. This is a new brand for me. So, I do not know the "quality". But my understanding is one can buy the cedar spray to spray on the blocks to refresh it and or shave the blocks. Hope this helps!
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.
2096219
I am not sure. My son put this together for his daughter at Christmas in 2012. She loved it and still has it. Lots of children have played with it and is in good shape. If I had to guess I would say it is all wood---that is how it appears to me.
2250004
It is not coated or treated with anything. It's just maplewood. I treated mine with olive oil.
1335515
Yes all wood is included we bought two small blocks for seat that is on bottom level just for more support it can be added at end of project though but awesome swingset was well worth money it took us a week to set up have fun