Is this mat okay to expose to sunlight? Concerned about maintenance/durability
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Yes, some people even leave it in the sun after they clean it. It's rubber or sorts but thick so the warmth helps to "break it in" and keep it strong.
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Hi Gottaluvlabs,Please not trim the mat. Doing this will expose the fiberglass core which would make it unusable. The only solution is to have overhang, unfortunately. We are currently looking at adding new sizes so you can keep an eye out for that.Happy baking!BrightSpring
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I think you may need to contact the manufacturer for the best answer. Based on the material, it seems like it would probably hold up well outdoors, but, then there is the issue with the mats fading, and becoming weather beaten. I am not sure if it is weatherproof and would do more research before purchasing. Hope this helps &#128522;
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I did it, and just hung it over a chair inside to dry. It worked fine. We don't have any sun here, right now, either. :) My mat is still pretty slick, though, so I think I'll do it again.
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Yes, mine are both outdoors. The one at the front door is covered from elements and has lasted longer than the one at our back door, which isn't protected. The unprotected one wears and fades more, so it needs to be replaced sooner, but I have bought these mats several times over the years and will continue to do so.
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Ours has been primarily outdoors as well and it seems to be holding up just fine. More than likely, though, you will end up needing to replace the rubber top more frequently if it gets a lot on direct sunlight.
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I suggest that this wonderful product will keep rubber components in good condition, however when a weather strip has been exposed to the weather, especially the sun for many years and it has shrunken, it has unfortunately gone beyond repair.
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The material is some sort of nylon, so it can be used outdoors. It might not last too long in direct sunlight, though.
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Mine is set up to get direct sunlight because that just happened to be where I needed them, but I don't think it was necessary. As long as it is not under shade all day it should be fine.
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I wouldn't call it "water resistant" - I'm sure a light mist might not hurt it but I wouldn't expose it to repeated water or extreme sun.
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Yes, actually think a patio area is ideal. I use it indoors and often have to fold it up when not in use. The mat is pretty hardy so should last.
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Hi Marylou-Absolutely; I have an outdoor patio shade that is constantly exposed to the weather and, after six plus months it looks perfectly fine. The use for an outdoor tent would certainly be far more benign on the material than my application.
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The infrastructure of the couch holds up well. I live in Southern California, so I can't attest to the snow, but it's done well in the rain and sun. For the winter months, I highly recommend pulling all the cushions off and storing them out of the snow. As for the remainder of the year, the cushions do show some fading from the sun. As I said, we get sun here, and lots of it. Last summer we routinely hung out in the 100 degree range for about three solid months. There is some fading, but the cushion structure is fine. Still lots of bounce left. It probably would have held up better had we been better about covering it regularly, but we left it uncovered for about 8 months because we were using it almost daily. Also, they are a lighter color, so they will stain if you let something sit for too long. Really, no surprises for well constructed outdoor furniture. We still love it, and our guests do, too.
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I use it outside but cover with a wood cabinet ( stained ). I think it is ok for this under the rain but I am afraid it expose to the Sun ( UV ) too much and make the plastic crack.
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I have used it in that way under my house and a deck. I believe this is fine as long as it is not exposed to sunlight.
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You, probably, should never leave it on direct sunlight, especially in parking mode. Just disconnect and hide it - it will be much safer.
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I would agree with Matthew. The whole thing is practically covered in a plastic material, so it is mostly impervious to water splash or drips. The largest concern would be where the power cord attaches to the mat. Do not know if age and localized rapid temperature cooling from water contact could cause the material to become brittle and crack over time.