The Western Red Cedar Porch Swing seats two comfortably, measuring approx. 23" high x 52" wide x 27" deep. The seat surface is approx. 18" deep x 48" wide. This traditional natural wood swing comes with comfortable contoured seating, chain and springs. All the swing needs is a view. Our lawn and garden furniture is shipped partially assembled, with easy to follow instructions. All of our patio furniture products are made from natural tight knotty Western Red Cedar with non-staining hardware. Western Red Cedar is lightweight, dimensionally stable, and naturally resistant to splitting, cupping, and warping. We choose to use Western Red Cedar over treated lumber, as the treated lumber is chemically preserved, discolors the finish and it is not cedar. Western Red Cedar gives our patio furniture natural strength, beauty & rot resistance to the elements.
Are you thinking that your porch may not be right for a swing? Please take a look at our compact self-contained cedar gliders. We also offer a 5' & 6' version of our swing.
Each piece is ready for staining, clear finish or simply leave natural. An oil finish or clear varnish with UV light protection will bring out the beauty of the grain and a bit of red tinge in the wood. If the Western Red Cedar is left natural, it will weather to an unpretentious gray. Are you thinking about a finish? A very traditional rustic look can be done with polyurethane with UV light protection. This will slightly darken the wood while bringing out a bit of red tinge found in the grain. Stains are easy to apply and can be found in most colors. An alternative type of stain is an opaque stain, which looks like paint, but doesn’t chip or peel as can happen with paint. You should apply a finish that will waterproof the wood, and prevent water spots & stains from ruining the look of the wood. Please consult your local paint expert, as there are always new products coming onto the market.
**OPTIONAL natural tone stain finish by Sikkens is available for a nominal fee.
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 10 July, 2007.
