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The wood decides how long an outdoor bench lasts, how heavy it is and how much work it demands every year. Here is how the common species actually differ.

A decision order that actually works: climate first, then size, then wood, then style. Get the order right and the shortlist builds itself.

Teak costs two to four times what cedar does. Here is exactly what that money buys, what it does not, and which climates and habits make each one the better buy.

Acacia is the most common budget hardwood in outdoor furniture. It looks and feels far more expensive than it is - as long as you understand its one real weakness.

A realistic yearly routine for a wooden bench: two short sessions and one optional deep clean. What to use, what to skip, and how to bring back a grey weathered bench.