A garden bench seat makes a wonderful addition to any outdoor space, giving you somewhere to sit and unwind whilst enjoying all that your garden has to offer. If you’re in need of a new garden seat, Dunelm has a great selection of outdoor benches available in a range of shapes, sizes, and materials to match your style. Which would work best in your garden? We've got some top tips below to help you decide. While pine is a soft wood, it’s structurally sound and commonly used in building; however, it isn’t naturally insect and weather resistant. Hardwood is exactly that – a hard wood from a tree that is slow growing. Thus, when felled and cut, the wood is made into a delightful garden bench. Robust and long lasting, a hard wood bench is ideal for any application in the garden. A wooden garden bench is a classic choice. Our wooden benches are pressure-treated so they're more likely to last for years. If you want to make your wooden garden bench extra comfy, put on an outdoor seat pad or cushion. In fact, these added comforts can make your bench ideal for having a natter over a cuppa with friends.

There are various designs of memorial benches, all within budget. Adding a plaque is a means of showing people who the bench is for, and many customers also add a small description – some humorous, some deeply personal – so that anyone who happens upon the bench has an appreciation of why it is there.Customer service also recommends coating the bench with polyurethane to enhance its resistance to winter weather. The Richland Indoor/Outdoor Reclaimed Wood Bench is available from Plow & Hearth. 7. Cynthia Teak Glider Bench by Bayou Breeze However, we will go on to examine a number of ways in which you can slow the progress of time and the effects of weather on your garden bench but first, we must talk about securing or tethering your garden bench securely to a fixed, immovable object.

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.Even better, applying oil is not difficult either and takes less time and hassle than sanding and varnishing; 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. This model is intended for placement on firm ground, where it will remain, weather naturally, and become an integral part of your landscape for the enjoyment of generations to come. It’s made to last a lifetime. Key Features:

But it is important you use the right oil for the right application. For exterior wood furniture, for example, you need to choose an exterior oil that is water resistant and offers some kind of UV resistance too, to stop the sun bleaching the wood. Varnishing wood builds a protective layer over the wood, contributing not only to how long the hard wood garden bench will last but also its beauty.

Classic Picnic Tables:

First, they provide a grasping place to facilitate safe and comfortable sitting and standing. Second, they are nice for resting an arm or a drink.

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 The Otsun Teak Outdoor Waterproof Bench is available from Walmart. 5. Cedar Countryside by Creekvine Designs Many of these are made in the classic Pub Style and in a range of different sizes and timber sorts. As well as sanding lightly, sand your outdoor wooden bench with the grain – any swirl marks will stand out when you varnish the bench so take your time.

Oak Garden Benches:

Which bench will you select to add to your garden space? Come down into the yard and enjoy nature’s spectacular show!