Comments on: The hunt for a long-lasting, eco-friendly Adirondack chair

By: Furniture Tak Wholesale

Furniture Tak Wholesale — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:22:19 +0000

Teak won’t rot. That is one reason it is used onboard yachts, where it is exposed to the elements. It really only gets better with age and you can expect it to last for generations.

By: Hobart Welders

Hobart Welders — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:29:59 +0000

I think you definitely made a wise decision. I especially liked the fact it is recycled. Wood stuff are definitely natural, but you are right, they rot. Especially if it gets wet under the rain or something… But yeah.. a recycled plastic chair with $220 is not a bad deal!

By: susan harris

susan harris — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:32:24 +0000

Eric, that's exactly where I bought my last, now rotten Adirondacks. They gouged easily. Soft wood and all that.

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:08:40 +0000

Sustainable, unpainted adirondack chairs can be found that are made in the USA (in New Jersey no less!) of native mid atlantic white cedar – they are lightweight, durable, don't need painting and have lasted for many, many years in my garden – sold by tidewaterworkshop.net their delivery department can be slow, but if you are not in a hurry you'll find them to be a good deal -

By: Kimberly Aardal

Kimberly Aardal — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:38:06 +0000

Susan, I'm always keeping my eyes open for interesting information about chairs for the garden, patio, outdoor area. Thanks for the research on options for Adirondack chairs. I particularly appreciated the information on "eco friendly' options. I'm new to your website but I'll be back.

By: Laurrie

Laurrie — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:07:41 +0000

Your post makes me think of the July '09 issue of Yankee Magazine: there's a great article by Wayne Curtis on finding the perfect Adirondack chair. It's kind of long, but well worth the read… I have such an appreciation now for the art, the aesthetics, the mechanics and the zen of the "just right" Adirondack chair!
I put the link to the article in the "website" cell of this comment post, so click to read it.