Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Since we bought this patio bench in June 2009, it has held up to three kids, three moves, 36 seasonal changes, including two record-breaking winters of 81" and 110" of snow. During MA's Snowmageddon 2015, the bench was buried under almost 7 feet of snow. That's 2,190 days of weather and family ab/use. Our next-door neighbors were so impressed with our unit, they bought one for their family patio, too. The bench is easy to assemble right out of the box. No tools are required as all the pieces simply snap into place. That's an important feature to consider for outdoor equipment that is exposed to the elements year round - you won't have pieces that rust and discolor the unit, your deck or clothes, or the stored items. The top can be popped off for seasonal cleaning. We splash on some Murphy's Oil Soap, scrub, hose down and air dry. Although we wrap mitts and other soft-textured items in large Ziploc storage bags, the bench is remarkably waterproof. Even torrential downpours barely penetrate the casing with only nominal water in the honeycombed base. It's a solid piece of outdoor furniture, despite the snap-in-place construction, easily holding two adults without the top buckling. Summer heat hasn't caused any warping, either, while the light color prevents skin contact heat burns. This was a big-ticket purchase that has more than proved its worth. The Suncast Patio Bench is a good investment for your family's outdoor needs. Highly recommended. NOTE: Still using this patio bench as of June 2017!