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Garden Benches: Buying One That Survives the Joints

September 21, 2026 by Daniel Whitfield
Dimensioned front and end elevation of a garden bench showing overall length 1500 mm, seat height 450 mm, seat depth 450 mm, back height 380 mm above the seat, and 1150 mm between leg centers

Garden benches fail at the joints and the feet, not the seat. How to read durability classes, judge joinery, set the feet clear of soil, and decide whether to oil at all.

Categories Outdoor Furniture Tags benches, garden benches, garden furniture, outdoor seating, teak, weathering

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