Is it waterproof? Can it stay outside in the winter with snow and very cold temperatures?
2014431
It is not waterproof. There are small openings between the pieces of wood which make up the center portions of the front, back, and side panels. It can definitely be outside ("Shorea wood which is known for its exceptional durability and natural resistance to water"). Regular application of teak oil like KellyM indicated will help keep the wood preserved and reduce the ability to absorb water. Will be no problem being outside in the winter. You might want to try and prevent the lock on the door from getting snow inside it, melting and then freezing.
2014432
I'm in Florida and I have both outside year round. I treat mine with teak oil on a regular basis to protect against the weather. Can't answer for sure on the cold but humidity is harsh on everything. Hope that helps and another note everyone still complements on them
632576
Yes it is Weather Resistant, which means it has a gasket to prevent moisture from creating problems, however I would not let it get buried under snow while running.
1185122
It works quite well to keep weather out. It's not waterproof. Just resistant. It will get wet, and if it freezes it will freeze solid. Great cover though! I suggest fully.
263180
It is water tight for rain for sure. I havn't had it through the winter yet.
1360635
It's good in sun and rain. But I'm unsure about snow. The wood it's made out of is treated to be weather resistant, but it's soft so I would worry about it sitting in snow for long amounts of time. The roof piece is shingled so it shouldn't leak. I hope that helps!
1799306
Supposed ly it's water proof....my kids have driven them in the snow alot and no problems.....we have 4 of them......might want to order an extra servo.....they go out.....they are 15 dollars..but you can buy one with metal gears for 20
1056398
i would recommend not using in winter; i have only used it in spring/fall myself; it may keep out snow, but the cold is another issue...
87322
Yes it is waterproof BUT I have already gone through 2 of them because of their construction, they are not well made, and they break after about 2 months. I know it is because I take it off and on, but if you just keep it on im sure it will last longer.
990253
So far ours have proven to be waterproof. Living in Wsshington State will be the test this winter.
1299502
It's supposed to be weatherproof. It's gone through the winter at my house and has definitely been rained and snowed on with no issues.
534656
It is designed to be used outdoors. I have not had an issue with it in the rain or the snow.
717544
I can see no reason why winter would be a problem. The boot has a foam liner and plastic is the main part you see in grey. It is not necessarily waterproof, but the bottom section gives you about 2-3 inches above ground level of solid material.
951445
I don't have experience with the snow, but mine is adequate for the rain. I am pleased with this product so far and consider it a small investment to protect my mower.
2023189
Yes, they are waterproof. It's one of their bigger selling points, and it states it on the box. We've had a few downpours and 2 snowfalls, and they still work great (they're out in the open, not under any kind of shelter)!
1173342
We purchased ours to use in the winter and it works great. The description says it works in hot and cold weather but I can only vouch for cold weather.
1825845
Since I installed mine our winter low temp got down to single digits and no problems. However, mine is installed under the roof eave, so it can't get wet. I imagine if you had to install it out in the weather that ice and snow would interfere with it's operation. I think it is a strong deterrent, as our visitors almost always comment on it whether they arrive day or night.
649678
Yes they're completely waterproof ours have protected even under 8 inches of snow. However after a few seasons they do begin to crack and you need to replace them.