Bald cypress also called southern cypress native to southeastern us.
Best wood for outdoor bench slats. Acacia is cheap and rugged but prone to rotting on wet ground. Solid wood slats for cast composite garden iron patio bench green park yiqile support oem. Patio wood and metal park bench cast iron bench slat seat patio curved back conversation weatherproof couch porch chair park deck yard balcony ebook by bada shop. Acacia trees grow in.
These benches have nine 2 1 8 slats and three 1 3 8 slats. I have had this bench apart several times to refinish and it needs that strap for support. Choosing the most durable wood for outdoor furniture. Woods for outdoor projects the three most widely available and suitable exterior lumber choices not treated with chemical preservatives include western red cedar redwood and cypress.
Each choice has its advantages and disadvantages so decide which wood best suits your building needs and budget. How to replace the wooden slats in garden benches. I too was on here looking for a source to purchase new wood replacement slats. Measure the length of the garden bench slats and the width of each with a tape measure.
The wood slats for the seat are 48 4 feet long x 2 wide x thick with a support strap measuring 13 16 wide x 1 16 thick running under the seat. Purchase 4 inch long 1 4 inch bolts with nuts for attaching the new slats. All the boards drilled. Get to know five worthy wood species before you build or buy beautiful durable pieces for your patio deck and lawn.
Acacia garden bench for those concerned about sustainability and eco friendly living acacia makes a good choice. Quarter round each edge. Black locust offers superior weather resistance but is. Count the number of slats requiring replacement.
The smaller ones go into the inside curve at the back of the bench. I quickly repeated the drilling process on the smaller boards as well. I made my jig wide enough that i could add a spot for the narrower boards as well. Listed below are the best naturally resistant types of wood to use when building outdoor benches garden furniture or any other outdoor structures.