Buying-guide

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.

Bench width, seat depth, height and the clearances around it. The measurements that decide whether a bench is comfortable, and the ones that catch people out.