is the wood weather treated?
1751702
It's a stained finish. I've had it out side for almost a year and it looks as good as when I purchased it.
1751703
I don't remember if it said it was weather treated so I used to 2 coats of Water Based wood stain and after 2 seasons it still looks like new!
1751704
It's a weathered looking wood, but I don't think it's weather treated. For me that's OK due to living in Arizona. I don't know how it would be in climates that get a lot of rain and snow.
1751705
In all honesty I'm not 100% sure if it was weather treated. I ended up returning mine because it was MUCH smaller in person than the picture and didn't fit over my well pump. It would have been a nice decorative wishing well but very light material and if I remember correctly was made out of like plywood or some vinyl wood not real wood.
1751706
It did not apperar to have any just a stain. I went ahead and put Thompsons water sealer on it.
189726
Yes, it is black. Coating wood may be an idea for conserving the wood but better test first because it does not get hard like tar and will slowly wash off rain after rain.
1274192
The wood is very porous so it will need to be sealed before putting it outdoors. A resin sealer would be best.
294950
It's treated, but not lacquered; i.e., it's smooth and treated so it won't absorb too much liquid, but it still has a natural wood feel.
1849824
This wood is unfinished. I finished it with teak oil as I didn't want to stain it. It's outside on our patio and looks great after four or five months.
1025427
You could use it outdoors, but it's mostly finished wood, so it wouldn't hold up to longterm use outside.
1837790
The wood looks stained, but with a clear coat. The wood's original light color does not seem to have been altered or darkened.
1491220
Pressure treated wood should be treated throughout. I would not treat it again. Is there more to your situation that you are not telling us?
578070
All it says is "solid wood construction". It's been outside (untreated) since last summer in the heat and sun and snow and rain and still looks great. I like it very much.
1328554
There is no finish on the wood. If I were to use this in a moist environment, I would treat it first.
459460
I was concerned about the chemicals used in treated lumber. There is a paint that Home Depot sells called Porch and Floor paint. It works well on wood that you plan to leave outside. I used that on regular 2x4's and it is working well for me.
1862476
I've had mine since may, exposed to at least 6 hours of sun each day. The wood has done well. I do treat it periodically with some teak oil and I know there are many other products that offer a variety of protection. The screws securing the opening mechanism do need to be upgraded to bigger ones (pre-drill and counter sink) and I re-glued the little wood blocks as well.
2017055
Unfortunately, I do not know what species it is. It is a rather hard wood as opposed to pine, I would say its closer to say a Poplar or Maple. Up here in NJ we do get some pretty humid days (about 30 to 40 from June to August) and sometimes well into September but nothing like what you get in a Tropic Zone. We also get extreme cold as well in the winter. All I can add is that I keep mine outside under a covered porch away from rain and snow year round and the stools I purchased look as good as the day I got them.
406482
not weather resistant, its a gorgeous, sturdy, beautiful wooden bench. If left outside it will swell.
368891
All of the wood should be treated. Then let it sit 24-48 hours and you're in business!! Love this stuff...
187786
This is designed for in door use. However, the wood is sealed and if you don't expose it to very much moisture it could probably make it in the summer.
551323
It is unfinished/raw western cedar. I am going to let mine weather naturally until it gets slightly more gray. Then I intend to use a clear wood preservative such as Thompsons. Cedar does not require a finish but will last much longer if it is at least oiled.