How do these crates hold up in sun, heat and cold? I would like to put them outside during winter and summer exposed to the sun
235008
I'm sorry I can't answer your question. I only use them in my basement sewing room.
235009
The should be fine in the cold but I've not used them when exposed to sunlight.
101865
Have only had mine for about three months. Good quality. They are stored out of the elements for the winter months.
2067477
We've ours (tow of them) outside for about a year. They've gone through a lot of rain, snow, heat and cold and still work well.
816544
I use this rack under my building in Florida during winter when I'm there and in my garage during summer to store my Kayaks and SUP's. I'm not sure how the rack would last in the Florida climate and I don't like to leave my kayaks exposed to the sun.
229929
I am not sure about working outside in the cold, both of mine are being used indoors. As far as holding them up, I too am a renter and I used 2 command strip picture hangers on each one and they are holding just fine. Hope the info helps :)
1966432
store in cool place out of the Sun and they'll keep a long time, have stored for years with no problems
611307
I believe it will. I leave my crates outside without cover during the summer. I did stain them and I do place them in a shed during the winter. I don't know how many years they may last, but they are a nice quality wood and sturdy. I hope this is helpful.
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I bought them at the first of spring. One arrived crushed. The other intact. They replaced the crushed one. I straightened it out and caulked it and use it for shallow plants....and all are pretty tough. I'm guessing these are going to last me at least two or three seasons, if not more. The color may fade in the sun, but again...the plastic is tough. They don't work like they say, though. That nifty water pipe system is crap. I water with a hose every few days, and it does tent to do pretty good. I would rebuy or recommend for the purpose(carrots and herbs), and if put up out of the ice, I believe these will store well. I bought them at the first of spring. One arrived crushed. The other intact. They replaced the crushed one. I straightened it out and caulked it and use it for shallow plants....and all are pretty tough. I'm guessing these are going to last me at least two or three seasons, if not more. The color may fade in the sun, but again...the plastic is tough. They don't work like they say, though. That nifty water pipe system is crap. I water with a hose every few days, and it does tent to do pretty good. I would rebuy or recommend for the purpose(carrots and herbs), and if put up out of the ice, I... » Read More I bought them at the first of spring. One arrived crushed. The other intact. They replaced the crushed one. I straightened it out and caulked it and use it for shallow plants....and all are pretty tough. I'm guessing these are going to last me at least two or three seasons, if not more. The color may fade in the sun, but again...the plastic is tough. They don't work like they say, though. That nifty water pipe system is crap. I water with a hose every few days, and it does tent to do pretty good. I would rebuy or recommend for the purpose(carrots and herbs), and if put up out of the ice, I believe these will store well. « Show Less
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I wouldn't do that. I would recommend storing them in a more climate-controlled environment-- a storage shed, or a garage, where the tempurature isn't going to fluctuate so much from season to season. Just to be safe!
1134017
I placed them outside and they have held up for a couple months now. They'll definitely fade but my dog now uses terrain feel as much as anything so they're worth using outside to get them acclimated initially
1833727
I have owned 6-8 of these for several seasons. They are stored outside in the snow each winter. If they ever start to rust, I will spray them with paint.Tie the umbrella down for storms.
1141244
I've had them outside for about three years in nm and they've done fine. Not in the direct sunlight all the time but still have held up great.
210301
I left them out all summer and they have been out all winter too and they seem fine . If they can withstand South Carolina summers they can handle anywhere . I have 8 of them around my pool . Of course if you do store then they will last longer .
1197186
They should not be out in the heat for too long. As long as you don't leave them sitting on a porch in direct sun I think they should be fine.
1427503
They are pretty heavy duty, I use them for tools and they hold up well even when stacked. I don't know if they are the same as commercial milk crates.
1065091
I got mine in the Fall so I haven't had them long enough to know how they will hold up. I'm in Vegas so they will have to endure "very" direct sunlight and extreme heat. I can do a follow up after the Summer when I know how they survived.
1957616
I have had 2 of these outside for about 2 years now. They are under the eaves by my front door and in front of my garage out of the worst of the weather. They have worked flawlessly. However, I would not suggest exposing them directly to the elements.