So this nesting box is okay to leave on a post out in the elements? Does not need paint?
1062443
Our box has been outside for about 6-months now and seems fine-probably not surprising for our location in San Diego about 0.5-mile from the the Southern California coast. We see no need to paint it!
1025428
well it's a wooden gate so might warp unless you paint it with clear coat or waterproof, etc. It's not made out of wolmanized wood like a fence post is. Seems a metal gate would be more suitable for outdoors.
1934078
I never got the nesting box up this year but everything else I had with suction cups stayed put so I don't think there would be a problem. Too much activity near the window this year. Will install next year.
2197409
I think it would be best not to leave it outside. Rain and wind would probably damage it. It seems very delicate.
1029981
No, I do not know the answer to painting the posts. I did not consider painting my posts. Good luck with your decision to paint or not to paint and let us know what you decided.
853497
No, it's not meant to be exposed to the elements unless its installed in a way that it will not get wet.
1388461
You can, but I would prefer to keep it inside. It is painted and colorful. If you leave it outdoors, it will fade and won't look as nice. Maybe if you can paint over it with a clear seal coat, then it would probably do well outside!!
1929854
yes, we leave it outdoors all summer, w/ no problems. It has a good finish and does not rust -- although if you were to "rock" it on a stone/concrete/brick patio, the coating would erode.we made a quick cover out of some plastic packaging to keep the leaves/detritus from collecting in the "lounging" area - that was the only fail in the design -- realistically, there is no way a "hole" could have been placed in the sit-upon area w/o destroying the integrity.
646411
Can this be used outdoors in a mostly enclosed (bottom is slightly open) post fixture?
1530055
I have this mail box nailed to Hardy Board siding on my home for 4 years now. It is partially covered by an eave. To date I have never had any water enter the mailbox, my mail has always been dry even after several torrential rain and snow storms.
1737090
I have never considered this idea before, so anything I say is merely an opinion. It would seem relatively okay to me to paint the OUTSIDE of the unit this way, but I would not paint anywhere INSIDE the unit as you simply don't know what chemicals could be released during cooking that might be dangerous to your health. I just rub mine with olive oil on the outside, and so far there is no rust, even though it sits outside. Also, I have a plastic cover over the unit when not in use so that rain does not hit it directly.
103152
Not really. It's kind of a cardboard back....but this looks nice and the holes were lined up nicely for assembly, for a change. If you use this in an area that will not get wet it should hold up well with gentle use. I had one before and it wasn't up to the over-use. Also, when it got wet, the inside paper curled up and it fell apart. Hope this helps.
1094642
It seems to be. I wouldn't leave it where the elements, like rain, snow, etc can get to it.Hope this helps.
1043372
The box is made of wood and while it has been varnished, I would say it is somewhat water resistant. The sides are close slats and not joined which allows lots of air through the box which allows objet inside to dry and air out. Of course, the sides would definitely rule out a waterproof box. I am going to add a coat of polyurethane or something similar to the top of the bos as an additional preventative against weathering.
1707210
You could definitely paint the box. The finish in it isn't so heavy (varnish) that the paint wouldn't stick. I actually think that it would be a nice finish if part of the wood was exposed in some spots. Good luck!
1134231
I wouldn't put it outside if it were me. Not sure about the texture of the wall you're placing it on, but they are just stickers. I highly doubt it would hold up against the weather. I bought this a while ago and I love it, but mine is inside!
1310377
You can collapse it so it isn't standing up in case of strong winds. If you live in an area with year-round moderate weather, you should be able to leave it outside, but I do recommend collapsing it when not in use.