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We all recognize that picnic tables used in a campground, park or other commercial setting will be subjected to hard use by the public as well as being exposed to the elements 24/7 year-round. In order to protect the sizable investment that picnic tables represent, what are some criteria for identifying the best picnic tables?
Typically campers visualize the traditional campground picnic table to be a wooden A-frame structure with a tabletop and two attached benches. If your first choice is this style of picnic table, here are some points to look for:
Picnic Tables with rounded and sanded edges
Picnic Tables with galvanized or stainless steel hardware
Picnic Tables with available painting and staining
Picnic Tables with high quality lumber or synthetic materials
The type of lumber is important for a campground picnic table. The material must last while constantly exposed to the weather. Cypress and cedar woods are both known for their ability to withstand decades of outdoor use without rotting.
A modern alternative to the use of wood is to consider a picnic table made from Polywood. Polywood is a strong durable material made from recycled milk jugs and water bottles once destined for the landf fill. This eco-friendly material is then crafted to look and feel like real wood. Polywood planks will not decay, crack, or warp in any type of weather. Campers will find these tables appealing since the surface is easier to clean than wood. Polywood is an excellent choice for campground and park picnic tables in communities with active Green Initiatives.
