Polywood chairs on sun shelf?

[grumpiebk]

Is the polywood brand (based from recycled plastic/wood particles) safe to submerge in water, placed on a sun shelf in a salt water pool? I would think so but haven’t seen anything on the interwebs and the company’s Q&A does not address this.

Thanks for anyone with experience/knowledge!

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Do you have any of this furniture yet? I have many pieces and wouldn't place it in the pool. It is so heavy that I'd worry about gouging into the pool's surface with any movement.

I don't think it would be all that great for the furniture either.

Maddie

 

[grumpiebk]

Do you have any of this furniture yet? I have many pieces and wouldn't place it in the pool. It is so heavy that I'd worry about gouging into the pool's surface with any movement.

I don't think it would be all that great for the furniture either.

Maddie

I do. Just picked up 4 adirondacks. It feels like just a very heavy plastic. I could see concerns with the stainless steel hardware (small bolts) but thought that the chair material might be ok. Maybe prone to some discoloring but thought I might be able to use them on days we are in the pool and then just clean them off after use.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Let us know how it works out.... it can be a good reference for others down the road.

Maddie

 

[Swampwoman]

Grumpy, if you try it, spray some rust inhibitor or otherwise coat the bolts first. And don't leave them in

 

[JamesW]

Email the manufacturer and see what they say.

 

[bmoreswim]

I just asked them “Can Polywood furniture be used in a pool, say on a 12” deep shelf?” I’ll let you know the response. The material is HDPE, pigments, compounds, etc. with marine grade stainless steel fasteners.

Polywoodoutdoor.com if you’d like to ask anything else more detailed. Go to About then Contact Us.

 

[bmoreswim]

I just asked them “Can Polywood furniture be used in a pool, say on a 12” deep shelf?” I’ll let you know the response. The material is HDPE, pigments, compounds, etc. with marine grade stainless steel fasteners.

Polywoodoutdoor.com if you’d like to ask anything else more detailed. Go to About then Contact Us.

And the reply - "We typically do not recommend using our products inside of a pool as the chlorinated water can lead to potential acceleration of fading of the colored lumber."

 

[StogieC]

I just put a polywood table on my sun shelf today. I used a hole saw to make a cut out for my umbrella to go through the middle of it. We'll see how it holds up.

 

[Perpetual summer]

Interesting, keep us informed how it holds up. I have two chairs that have been outside 24/7 everyday for 2 years, Still look brand new. I would like to know if pool chems have an effect.

 

[EastCoast]

I agree on the weight of these chairs, they are heavy.

 

[BeachSunH20]

Do you need to cover the polywood furniture in the winter or summer when your not using it? I get tired of covering my current outside furniture. Is it worth the cost for polywood, I know it does look very nice.

 

[bmoreswim]

In MD it's fine. In NV?? Can't imagine anything petroleum based holds up too well over time fully exposed there.

 

[StogieC]

1 year later, the polywood table and chairs are holding up great.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Good to know!

 

[WhiteWine]

@StogieC How are the Polywood chairs holding up in the water?
Do you leave them in the water all the time?
My shelf is deeper then your (about 15" deep). Would you be concerned with the water being higher on the chair?

 

[GMcKnight]

These chairs are in 16 inches of water and work out great. Not heavy in pool. However, if any deeper, they would float

 

[Snikwah]

These chairs are in 16 inches of water and work out View attachment 163643great. Not heavy in pool. However, if any deeper, they would float

@GMcKnight what is the min height of these chairs at the very back?