Are these durable? Has anyone had them exposed to the elements that can tell me if they will last for several years
2020377
I tore about five feet of the finished edge off of mine trying to get it in place over my 19' trailer. Over winter, the wind caused a hole where it was rubbing against a sharp corner of the bumper. It did shed water well and work perfectly well over this first winter, so I can use it a second time. The material is kind of a thin waffle weave somewhat similar in construction to disposable towels( but of course, tougher than that). I don't expect it to last several years fully exposed to the elements. It would be fine to keep dirt, etc. off if parked under a roof and not exposed to much wind. This is not a particularly windy area here. In a high wind location, I don't think it would survive very long. I tore about five feet of the finished edge off of mine trying to get it in place over my 19' trailer. Over winter, the wind caused a hole where it was rubbing against a sharp corner of the bumper. It did shed water well and work perfectly well over this first winter, so I can use it a second time. The material is kind of a thin waffle weave somewhat similar in construction to disposable towels( but of course, tougher than that). I don't expect it to last several years fully exposed to the elements. It would be fine to keep dirt, etc. off if parked under a roof and not exposed to much wind.... » Read More I tore about five feet of the finished edge off of mine trying to get it in place over my 19' trailer. Over winter, the wind caused a hole where it was rubbing against a sharp corner of the bumper. It did shed water well and work perfectly well over this first winter, so I can use it a second time. The material is kind of a thin waffle weave somewhat similar in construction to disposable towels( but of course, tougher than that). I don't expect it to last several years fully exposed to the elements. It would be fine to keep dirt, etc. off if parked under a roof and not exposed to much wind. This is not a particularly windy area here. In a high wind location, I don't think it would survive very long. « Show Less
2020378
We like these very much. They really protect from the sun. We usually need to replace after about every three years. Be sure to cover sharp corners with something or the wind will wear holes at the sharp areas.
2020379
My husband and I bought one of these, but it ripped on one corner after a windstorm we had not too long ago. We hadn't had the cover on for more that a couple months.
2020380
I have mine outside in the elements and it survived our Michigan winter with 50mph wind gusts and -20 temps. It will probably get me thru one more season. If you want a cover that lasts many seasons you will pay three times or more than what this cover costs.
2020381
We covered out camper last fall here in Vermont and parked it. My husband has gone and checked on it a few times and says the cover had held up great. We have just had one of the worst winters here in a very long time.
169150
Mine are outside, but on a covered porch. I've had them for 1 summer and they have held up well, but have not been directly in the sun or weather. The front seems to be a sturdy outdoor fabric, but the back is a softer fabric so may not fare well in harsh conditions.
576080
Yes. I was actually surprised at how durable they are. My 6 children played with them this summer and weren't careful and they lasted!
1481598
i installed two on a shed roof two years ago. im very happy with them. its hard to say how long they can hold up against the sunlight but id guess 5 to 10 years maybe more.
1495887
They do have a protective coating on them of some sort. I have mine under a covered patio, but I do think they would hold up to moisture and rain.
522704
Not sure about that but mine are around a covered patio and have survived several storms.
2069445
I'm not entirely sure but after a year of owning them I would lean toward water resistant, but very strongly water resistant. In major downpours I still use a water cover over them (which also isn't completely water proof), and in light rains I just let them stand on their own. Haven't had a problem yet.
545264
I would say yes. I am in IL and have mine in the elements, it seems very durable. I love mine!!
369191
I've been using mine a few months, they don't seem to be wearing down. I bought a second set!
2162717
They seem pretty durable. They haven't rubbed off for me and I've used them pretty heavily for the last 8 months. They're etched into the metal.
2105854
I can tell you that they can withstand the heat of summer in Pennsylvania -- we've had them outside all summer and they performed perfectly.Not sure about the cold -- we're just heading into the first winter that we've had them outside.
419246
I want to use these benches at a school reading garden are they durable enough to withstand children and being outside all the time
2133305
THESE ARE VERY DURABLE ! these are not made from plastic,but from kevlar,the same type of stuff used for bullet proof vests. i've had mine for over 5 years and have dropped them a couple of times and have had no damage. the only thing negative i have seen is since they are kevlar some have reported that the paint starts to peal and chip on heavy use areas
302288
Yes they are very durable. It's a very nice set. I bought it for my boyfriend and he loved it!
822010
I've had mine for about a year, and have no problems with them. They are build very solidly.
1892068
I've had them outside in CA Bay Area weather totally exposed for a year so far. The chromed steel is holding up well. Regards, JC
1992556
Yes, I have them outside they have been exposed to a lot of rain. So far they are working like a charm