Therefore, you’ll need to store it away in the winter and cover it when it’s raining heavily. Like all wooden sets, it should not be left exposed in the rain, especially in humid and snowy climates.
Maintenance: This table will eventually lose its warm, honeyed hue and weather to a soft gray, so keep that in mind if you prefer warmer tones.The table also comes in a larger, 8-person square version. You can pair the dining table with a set of Armless Dining Chairs, Folding Chairs, or Farmhouse Benches. Can pair with any item from the company’s All-Weather line: L.L.Bean’s entire All-Weather line is made in the USA, and it has everything from rocking chairs to swinging benches.If you prefer to keep buildup and cleaning to a minimum, we recommend covering it or storing it in the winter if possible. You can even pressure-wash the table if it gets grimy. Though he puts it away in the garage for a couple of months in the winter, he believes that it could easily withstand being left outside. Our tester in the suburbs just outside of New York City has had his set since early 2021, and it looks basically brand-new. Ultra low-maintenance: Unlike our wood and metal picks, this table doesn’t have to be sealed, covered, or stored year-round.It’s by far the most durable of any of our picks, and we found it easy to assemble. The hardware it comes with is marine-grade stainless steel. From a distance it looks like wood, but it’s durable and easy to clean, and L.L.Bean says that it “will not rot, warp, crack, splinter, absorb moisture or ever need painting,” even in harsh New England weather. Made of durable, heavy-duty materials: The L.L.Bean All-Weather Farmhouse Table is made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), a type of plastic used in commercial outdoor furniture.