I think this is made with cedar wood can anyone confirm this? I was thinking of sealing it before I instal it due to the south FL weather (heavy rain)
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I'm not sure what kind of wood it is but we live in south FL as well and even though it was pre-treated, it is not holding up well. It is already showing wear and we've had it maybe 5 months.
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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
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Mine is located on a covered deck, therefore not a lot of exposure to weather. However, I also have a log arbor made from the same white cedar and has been exposed to rain and snow for years and it still looks great. On both items I did apply a high quality red cedar stain. Without stain the cedar will turn gray in color over time (not at all harmful to the wood). Cedar is naturally impervious to rot and insects, so I don't think you need to worry about exposure to weather. The overall quality of the chair is very good... very sturdy and not flimsy at all. I hope this is helpful.
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It is cedar. I put a coat of weatherproof paint on it and it has held up very well so far'
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We've had several pieces for more than a year and "weather resistant" may be accurate but I don't think it's weatherproof. Soon as I assembled ours I sprayed with a rubberized paint. It seems to be good outdoor furniture and has held up well, but even with the paint there are numerous areas of a rust-like light stain. Not too bothersome to me and doesn't appear to be breaking down the material. But, again, I would not consider the furniture weather/rust-proof.
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I can not tell exactly what type of wood it is but it looks like the inside is wood and fully waterproof.I purchased mine around six months ago and never had problems, it is very big , heavy and looks good . I am very happy I purchased it and my kitties love it too. They have excellent customer service !
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It doesn't seem to be made for outdoor use. The wooden piece looks like it has vaneer and might not hold up to weather fluctuations and water/humidity. If you put a matte clear coat over all metal parts it might hold up fairly decent. The one part I would question holding up would be the wooden shelf. I'm enjoying the product. It is a good piece for the price.
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Seems to be engineered wood with the usual artificial covering. Very heavy and as long as it doesn't sit in water you should be ok. I have two of these and they are pretty sturdy, for now.
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It is unfinished/raw western cedar. I am going to let mine weather naturally until it gets slightly more gray. Then I intend to use a clear wood preservative such as Thompsons. Cedar does not require a finish but will last much longer if it is at least oiled.
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it is Cedar we coated it with Marine varnish and it is very nice looking and of good quality. You will need 2 people to put it together.
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It is cedar ~5/8". Good quality, some knots. I think this is the wrong question though. The best hardwood out there will crack if you drive a #10 with no pilot hole. Cedar is a fairly light wood chosen for insect and rot resistance. I added hanging racks for hand tools using drywall screws carefully installed and it works fine. Heavier weight items should use the included layout for cutting shelves.
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It's cedar, which is naturally weather resistant and will age to a greyish sheen. If you want it to stay like new, then finish the exterior only with your choice of finish. You do not want to finish the interior as that will leach into the soil and damage the plants and/or you if you grow veggies.
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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.
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It is made of a plastic type material. It is not weather proof for long periods of time. I bought mine as an outdoor kitchen for my deck and it has warped in the sun.
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I just called the manufacturer, Coaster Furniture. They said the inside is lined with cedar, but the exterior is mdf (medium density fibre) wood.
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Hola , Don`t worry , it is made in solid Cedar and we never had that problem in many years.Gracias.
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Lisa I had the same problem. I believe it has something to do with the sealer they put on the faux wood. I bought a different cover and the problem has pretty much gone away. I like the fire put but there definately is an issue that the manufacturer should address.Jeff