Versailles Folding Metal Garden Bench in Sage Green Finish

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Teak is quite simply the best wood available for outdoor furniture it’s dense, oily nature give it a very low moisture uptake, a high resistance to termites and chemical degradation, a super-smooth finish and a sensational honey-coloured finish that takes on a golden-brown hue in direct sunlight. This is the type of seat my great-grandparents enjoyed resting upon, at the top of a hill, flanked by giant hostas, overlooking the flower beds and farm fields below. A hardwood garden bench is an ideal investment in your garden and one that you will use time and time again. But you want to protect it;

Exterior wood or garden furniture oil is an alternative treatment that nourishes the wood too and brings out the natural grain and pattern of the woodMade of Glass Reinforced Concrete, (GRC), they look exactly like wood even down to the detail of the grain. Keeping them clean is important. Metal plaques are best cleaned with a suitable cleaning substance, and there are specific leaning products for both brass and stainless-steel plaques. Instead, why not varnish it to bring out the unique grain features of wood? And this is how; Step 1 – Strip Away Old Varnish

Remember you are not sanding the bench to change its shape but to take a light layer off the surface of the wood so don’t use a harsh sandpaper Per communication with the manufacturer, red cedar should not be polyurethaned, but rather, it should be treated with a water-based stain/sealer. Key Features:The only maintenance required is the occasional soap and water wash-up, but if you’d like to preserve the original color, you may apply teak oil. Manufactured of insect- and rot-resistant Western red cedar by Creekvine Designs in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, this product is made to last.

This model is intended for placement on firm ground, where it will remain, weather naturally, and become an integral part of your landscape for the enjoyment of generations to come. It’s made to last a lifetime. Key Features:By the time I saw it as a child, it was already 50 years old, and I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if it’s still there today. Of course, varnishing, sanding and epoxy mixes are not the only means of protecting hard wood garden benches and furniture. There are other treatments too, mainly in the form of oils. Long after wooden benches have rotted away, plastic benches will still look their best. It's cheap, low maintenance and will suffer little to no damage when kept outdoors. It's also a good material to choose if you have young children, as it can easily be wiped clean. You can also find some very modern designs on the market, including synthetic rattan garden benches, which are mostly made of plastic. Best garden benches for 2023

You could also invest in a bench cover, specifically for the style of the bench that ensure the worst of the weather is kept off the bench. And don’t forget, if you can, secure the bench to a hard floor, such as a concrete platform. The great British weather is a constant source of conversation. Complaints about rain, wind, sun, ice and snow is an almost daily occurrence. The weather will, of course, impact on your garden bench, with everything from the sun to rain slowly eroding away at its strength and structure.The dimensions of this classic piece are 47 by 18 by 18 inches. It weighs just 35 pounds, yet boasts a weight capacity of 500. Which bench will you select to add to your garden space? Come down into the yard and enjoy nature’s spectacular show! Constructed from UV-protected, high-density polyethylene (HDPE), this product is made to withstand temperature extremes. If you want something that combines classic style with low maintenance, metal garden benches are a good option. Stone garden benches are perfect for creating a more rustic look – especially in country gardens – but we also offer concrete benches which can create a more modern feel. But keeping it clean means there is less chance of it being damaged and eroded from the detritus and grime that sits on the surface of the wood. Keeping your garden bench covered will help minimise dirt but when your bench needs to be varnished or treated, you will need to clean the surface grime off it.