Versailles Folding Metal Garden Bench in Sage Green Finish

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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. Teak is possibly one of the best hardwoods to opt for. A slow growing tree found in Indonesian rainforests, it is a wood that is impervious to changes in moisture levels, heat and humidity, welcome news with the changeable British weather. With only the minimal amount of care and attention, the appearance of teak ages beautifully over time, another reason why so many people opt for a teak hardwood garden bench. Plaques for memory benches can be acrylic (a tough plastic) or metal, complete with an engraving of your choice. Corralitos Eco-Friendly Wooden Picnic Bench is available from Wayfair. 9. Classic Vineyard by Little Cottage Company But, like most garden furniture, the humble garden bench will need some care and maintenance from time to time. Thankfully, none of these care and maintenance tips cost a heap of cash nor hours and hours of your time. Neither do they require specialist knowledge or skills and can, in the main, be projects for anyone with a smattering of DIY skills.

When you’re enjoying the warmer months with family and friends or dining al fresco, a 2 or 3-seater garden bench is a great garden addition. Incorporate a double garden seat alongside a wall of your garden, or beside your garden sofa set, to seamlessly add extra seating or extend the focal feature in your space. We also sell round picnic tables in a variety of styles and sizes perfect for a close-knit family gathering of Alfresco dining. The dimensions of this product are 37 by 47.5 by 27 inches, it weighs 45 pounds, and it may hold up to 450 pounds distributed evenly.

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The dimensions of this model are 48 by 18.25 by 26 inches. It weighs 31 pounds and has a weight capacity of 352 pounds. To repair a slat, measure from the length you will need and cut to size. Carefully remove the old slat and manoeuvre the new one into place. Fix securely into position.

Just like other benches, you will want to protect the memorial bench from the weather. The best way is to ensure that from time to time, the bench is either stripped and revarnished or oiled on a regular basis, just has been described. Protecting your bench means protecting it by ensuring it cleaned, varnished and treated regularly, as well as protected from the worst of the weather, four elements which we will now examine in turn. A well as the famous Lutyens Benches we also have a great range of Classic Teak Benches. We specialise in teak furniture for indoor and outdoor use and have been making and selling it for twenty years so you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands with The Garden Furniture Centre. 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

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Once you have scrubbed and removed the surface debris, rinse the bench off with clean water. You could use your hose pipe to do this but we don’t recommend using a pressure washer. Even with the ‘soft setting’ selected, the force of the water can be too much and if you linger with the pressure washer in one spot for a fraction too long, you can cause significant damage to the wood. 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 Herres Outdoor Industrial Iron and Acacia Patio Bench is available from Walmart. 11. Sand and Stable Lena Wooden Acacia The Cynthia Teak Glider Bench is available from Wayfair. 8. Corralitos Eco-Friendly Wooden Picnic Bench Western red cedar is often treated to retain its original warm color, as opposed to letting it weather to gray. The epoxy forms an impenetrable moisture barrier on the wood, further preventing seasonal shrinkage and swelling. This supports the top layer of exterior varnish as the flexible coat it forms doesn’t have to work too hard when this shrinking and swelling of the wood occurs. To get the best finish and protection, you must choose the right kind of varnish. Always choose a varnish for hardwood and for exterior applications. Don’t be tempted to buy a cheaper varnish intended for interior use, assuming it will offer the same protection because it doesn’t and it won’t.To remove an old finish, you will need either a good quality paint or varnish stripper or, if you have one and are confident in using it, a heat gun. 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. 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. Theft of garden ornaments, furniture and benches is sadly an all-too common an occurrence. Being the victim of theft is an uncomfortable experience, even if the item stolen is ‘only’ a garden bench, a plant pot or two or a garden sculpture. Gales can damage your bench, pushing it and possibly overturning it if the weather is severe enough. But we must also talk about the possibility of person’s unknown liking the look of your bench and deciding that they want it for themselves.