Is this weather proofed ? or will I need to stain and seal ?
1760093
This hive is not painted, you'll need to paint it. I just use a light colored exterior latex base paint - i use a cheap white colored exterior brand, but ive seen and heard of beekeepers using what ever paint or color is available, just dont paint the inside or the frames, just the exterior and the top/bottom edge of the boxes. Ive read that bees like lighter colors but ive seen all sorts of colors on hives from professional beekeepers. I dont about using stain & a sealer, i dont see why not, just dont put it on the frames or inside of the boxes, only the outside. I hope this helps.
1760094
It's raw wood. You'll have to put on a primer and paint or a weather proofer.
170946
I leave mine out year around but I also stained and polyurethaned them and they are under a covered porch. I also live in Texas so it is fairly mild weather. Hope this helps.
2020392
The wood is pre-treated with a clear waterproofing. I think the instructions stated that it can be stained.
2014291
I would think you could just go ahead and stain it darker, it does not need to be painted when you get it. We've had ours going on two years and it has held up very good to the weather, of course we live in southern CA, but the color is still very good. I hope this helps.
987573
It is weather proof, as far as I can tell. It's a sheet of plastic. No fiberboard or wood products. We keep ours under a canopy, but I would not be afraid of the surface getting wet. Great product - best camp kitchen we've ever had.
567834
I think it's vinyl. It is certainly waterproof. The main concern with the deck would be splinters that could puncture it. I'm not sure how exposure to weather would affect it--it IS black, after all. It would likely get quite hot in the sun.
643358
It does not need to be stained. It is made of cedar wood which is somewhat water resistant, but as all wood it will decay eventually. I am hoping my raised beds will last several years.
442018
My furniture will most likely stay outside as well and we plan to protect it from the elements. Next year we plan to put a sealant on it.
758847
Yes it has been weather proof and keeps dry inside. I have had it for 3 or 4 years now and it sits outside on a deck all year around. The only change has been that the blue top has faded due to direct sign, rain, heat and cold but other then that, it has provided great service.
313636
While there are no waterproof markings on the unit (I just checked), I don't think I would stick it outside unprotected. I think it would be fine if it was protected from moisture.
113220
Yes mine is waterproof, but not mildew proof. I am satisfied with this product. Thx Steven
81685
Frank I have had mine in the rain and see no evidence of staining or run off. Nice cover.
170948
I have 3 of these chairs. They come raw. I put a very deep stain and a shiny sealer on mine and they stay outside year round in Texas. It's a piece of furniture and should be stained and sealed or at least sealed if used outside and expected to last.In my opinion. Sure cedar is resistant to rot.... But impervious as previously stated is just a complete overstatement! Every cedar fence an arbor ever built will be replaced. No stain or sealer and it will be replaced much sooner!
1840433
There was no protective coating on our piece. We put several coats of cedar stain/weather-coa on our table for outside use. So far, it has held up well.
1047616
It is painted but will probably start rusting quickly. I wouldn't leave it in the weather for long. At least put a tarp over it.
1009086
It came stained but unfinished. I coated it with an outdoor poly and leave it outside all summer long.
1293057
In must cases yes. If what you paint will be exposed to rain or other wet conditions I would suggest sealing.