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Cedar Wood Outdoor Furniture

 

When looking for outdoor furniture for your conversation area or just for your relaxation, I am going to give you four ideas of what you can get from Red Cedar Wood.  These four designs will be different, each will have its advantages, by the end of this article you should have a better idea of what will work in your outdoor space.

Why Red Cedar

 

With proper care, Red Cedar will last a long time in the outdoor elements.  The natural oils will resist rot and decay.  Red Cedar oil is used in natural pesticides to get rid of insect pests without any toxins, it is safe around pets.  You would not have to worry about insect damage. Let us get started.

Pergola Swing

 

Cedar Pergola Swing

Pergola with Swing

The Cedar Pergola is designed with a lattice on three sides for climbing plants to grow.  This can be a stand-alone for a reclusive part of your outdoor space to make for a romantic getaway.

This arched back style of hanging swing is made for use with a Pergola, you can also hang from any structure that can support the weight. The swing will come unstained and need some assembly. The curved seat will be comfortable for long periods of sitting.  The smoothly sanded finish will make this swing a popular place to relax in your outdoor space.

Assembly will be documented in step by step instructions.  The Zinc or Brass hardware will work with the hardwood doweling to hold the swing together.  After assembly, the swing can be hung with the supplied 24 feet of 3/16 inch suspension chain for support.  Eyebolts for hanging and quick links for adjusting the length of each piece will be included.

The Pergola measures 84 inches wide, 74 inches high and 74 inches deep. It will weigh 225 pounds to make it a steady foundation for your swing.

The swing measures 54 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 35 inches high.  It will weigh around 65 pounds.

 Porch Swing

Cedar Porch Swing

5ft Cedar Classic Porch Swing

Close in the design of the Pergola Swing, the Porch Swing is a little more square in style and comes in two widths one a little wider (more Butt room), with a shorter back than the Pergola Swing. The back is flatter on top with the boards running across.  This style will be the more traditional swing.  The smoothly sanded surface and red cedar finish will make this a fine addition to your outdoor seating.

Assembly will be documented in step by step instructions.  The Zinc or Brass hardware will work with the hardwood doweling to hold the swing together.  After assembly, the swing can be hung with the supplied 24 feet of 3/16 inch suspension chain for support.  Eyebolts for hanging and quick links for adjusting the length of each piece will be included.

The four foot Porch Swing is 54 inches wide, 23 inches deep and 24 inches high.  The five foot Porch Swing is 66 inches wide.  They will weigh about 39 pounds.

Frame for Cedar Swing

A-Frame for Swing

A-Frame for five-foot swing

This A-Frame stand will support your five-foot swing with its legs connected at the base for more structural soundness.  It will sit on any flat surface.  Fully sanded to produce finished edges.  If you do not have a porch or tree to support your swing, your frame will be a great addition to your outdoor space.

Assembly will be documented in step by step instructions.  The Zinc or Brass hardware will work with the hardwood doweling to hold the glider together.

The A-frame is 70 inches wide, 48 inches deep at the base, and 68 inches tall.

Adirondack Porch Swing

Cedar Andirondack Swing

Cedar Adirondack Chair Style Porch Swing

Looking for a swing just for a porch.  This classic Adirondack Porch Swing has the slats running vertically on the back in an arch design. It can be hung with the supplied hardware from the roof of a porch.  Please check for proper support before attempting to hang this swing, as the hanging weight could be over 300 pounds with the swing and people aboard.

Assembly will be documented in step by step instructions.  The Zinc or Brass hardware will work with the hardwood doweling to hold the rocker together.  Edges are rounded to make sure no one gets any splinters.

The swing is 53 inches wide,26 inches deep and 32 inches high.  They will weigh about 27 pounds.

Where to get your Red Cedar Furniture

You will find a large selection of Red Cedar Outdoor Furniture at the following link

Conclusion

When looking for seating for relaxing or a gathering of friends, these simple solutions made from Cedar will last for a long time in the outdoor environment.  Many times space or area that you have for your outdoor furniture will dictate what features it must have to make a good choice for you.  I hope that you have a little more information about your decision.

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John