Could this bench be used outdoors? We have a covered and screened porch but rain and snow does blow onto it at times.
1532231
No. I would not advice you to. Although the plastic seat covering can stand up to rain and snow, the wood will not.
1532232
I don't believe that it would. I don't think the quality would maintain itself with the weather..
773439
Yes you could put this bench in the snow however I believe the weather and sun would accelerate the aging of this bench so you should expect a much shorter useful life. The well crafted wood is of smaller dimension than typical "outdoor" teak type furniture and I do not think the concealed metal connectors are stainless. Mine is semi protected on my front porch and works there beatuifully.
1685770
It can be used outdoors. But it isn't made of tent material. I was really pleased with this purchase. My three year old great nephew loves it.
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.
1656533
I would think it could be used on an outside porch. It doesn't have a freezer section so the whole unit runs at fridge temps.
1102146
I would never place the shoe bench outside. It is perfect for an inside entry way, closet or by your back door. Every person that comes into our home asks where it was purchased at. It really is nice and strong enough to sit on when putting shoes on. We love it, but again I would not place it outside.
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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.
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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Ours is on a covered porch and handles the weather nicely, we have it hanging with d-rings so if the weather is bad we take it down. We would totally recommend, our grandson loves it!!!
2097431
I have only used mine indoors. But I think it would do well in a covered porch. Being outside might shorten the lifespan of the table. But if it is covered with a pool table cover or tarp to keep the rain off, then it should last a long time. And considering that this table is a fraction of the cost of buying a proper outdoor ping pong table, I think it is worth a shot.
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If you put it under a covered area it might be OK but . . . the slot is ON TOP so any rain or insects might get in it. It does not seem like it would hold up well to be outside (made of steel that seems like it could rust and not real heavy duty), although it might be OK in a covered area (but again, bugs?). I have mine just inside the apartment primary entrance where the mailboxes are located so not outside.
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not weather resistant, its a gorgeous, sturdy, beautiful wooden bench. If left outside it will swell.
779358
I wouldn't use this outside unles it's under a cover porch etc. I think the wood wouldn't do well if exposed to the westher.
73279
If you have a covered porch you could probably put it outdoors, but you will have to make sure it never gets hit by rain. I think you would be better off buying a fan that is specifically made for outdoor use. This one is not.
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Sure you can use it outdoors. It has a small battery box on it that would probably be completely ruined, but you are free to put the thing any place you want. Just don't expect it to last long out there if it starts raining...
1318510
This question is older but in case the original poster or someone else still wants an answer:Yes, you can set it up outside in the winter. I would recommend putting a tarp under it to keep the bottom dry. Don't leave it out to get damp. If it does get damp / wet, set it up in your garage or similar covered area and run it till it is dry. You do not want to fold it up and put it away with it being damp. Also, I know this may be obvious, but don't set it up and run it in the rain.
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Well, I think it would be fine for outdoor use, IN a covered patio situation. The chair seat covers might not stand up to the weather, even with being in a covered patio situation. But it is of very sturdy construction.