How Long Does Acacia Outdoor Furniture Last?

Acacia is one of the most widely used hardwoods in garden furniture, and its lifespan varies enormously depending on how it is treated. This piece sets out realistic figures for UK conditions, from twenty years for a stored and maintained set down to five for one left entirely neglected. It explains why repeated wetting and drying rather than rain itself causes surface cracking, why a pressure washer permanently damages the timber, and what oiling genuinely achieves. There is guidance on breathable covers against sealed plastic, keeping feet clear of standing water, identifying cosmetic cracks against structural ones, and the four short annual tasks that make the difference. Acacia is also compared honestly with teak, softwood and synthetic alternatives. Position turns out to matter more than most people expect, so the piece explains why furniture standing on grass or in permanent shade deteriorates faster than the same set on paving with some air movement....