can you leave this outside year-round, in cold/snowy climates?
911784
I leave mine out year around in Zone 9 climate, so no snow, but did put pavers down per other suggestions in a 5'x5' square. Also serves as the floor. As for the playhouse itself, it has a hard plastic roof that over-hangs and only the wood sides touch the ground, so I don't think you'll have a problem leaving out year around in your climate zone.
911785
We live in Colorado and leave it outside and it's been just fine with no issues other than the color on the roof fading some. We added a floor so we didn't have to deal with mud on the inside though when things melted.
911786
We left ours outside in Ohio through the winter. I was surprised how well it held up through all the snow and ice. There are some evidence of wear but that comes with the elements of being outside. It is small enough that you could bring in the garage in the winter but I do not think that would be nessecary. When it rains sometimes the windows do not shut because the wood expands, but they always go back to normal once it dries up. Good Playhouse for the price.
911787
yes, I think you could. The top is a really hard plastic and sides are treated wood. It is very light though, ours didn't make it a week with the wind and we never replaced it. Don't have any plans to replace it either. Cute but over priced for what you get.
911788
Got for my granddaughter & they did leave it out all winter $ looks is fine now in Spring time.
1038423
Yes we leave ours outside all year. Just tir it down for wind storms. It has no damage from the weather and we have had ours for 2 years.
1782102
You can leave as is. It will weather, of course, but it won't rot. We're on year 4 for several of ours, and North Dakota winters are rough.
613580
Yes it can be left outside. I actually bought a cover for it to protect it more from the elements and I also stained it
830887
It can be left on. This is an IP65 rated unit designed spacificly for harsh weather inviorments. Thanks for asking. Muskoka Lifestyle Products
87699
Either way should be fine. If your winters include snow, take it down for that season.
368973
should be no problem. I use mine outside and have had not problem. I would not leave it out in the weather for extended periods
80768
It is sturdy and well-made. I have not had mine through a winter, but I don't think I would leave it outside with water in it - - anything might crack if it freezes where you live.
442882
Yes it can. Mine stays outside year round. and always works great.Tom Pinkerton
315130
I don't see any reason why it cannot be used outside as long as it's above freezing temperatures.
1032684
IMHO, Absolutely! I have used mine for over a year...outside. It is mounted on the corner of the house, beneath the over hang from the roof. It has snowed, hailed and experienced negative Fahrenheit temperatures this winter with no trouble at all.
2194060
I have left mine out many years and it worked fine. Sometimes it would get covered with snow. It rarely gets into the teens here in Norfolk Va. But it does go below freezing a lot.
907864
We just purchased this in the Spring and will leave it out in the winter in Maine-- it is filled with sand so it shouldn't be a problem.
534656
It is designed to be used outdoors. I have not had an issue with it in the rain or the snow.
1112676
I don't think I would leave it outside. I am not sure how the inside tread area would hold up as it feels like a sandpaper type material plus the weather might eventually make the plastic brittle.
315132
I'm not sure. It's very sturdy and depending in which climate you live I would think anywhere where it is not freezing it would be fine.
907868
I leave mine outside until winter in a Northern ocean climate. It gets rough treatment and does well. When it is closed, it should survive ice and snow.