It is very important when building a picnic table for your children to keep in mind that sturdiness and durability are important factors while thinking of their safety. The table should last long if you are using redwood or cedar. Some woods may be structurally long lasting and other woods may be stunning, redwood is both. Outdoor redwood projects ought to be resealed every year or two. Redwood is a softwood and easy to work with. If you decide to use the redwood consider using a finish that contains a mildew-cide as well as a ultraviolet inhibitor. Cedar is definitely one of the most beautiful wood to work with. You can find various types of cedar including aromatic, Alaska yellow and red cedar. Cedar can be purchased in cut sheets, strip and even in blocks. Cedar is a good wood to use because it is it does not rot as easy as other wood selections and it's basically an insect repellant.
Pine is a typical wood that can be used for this project but keep in mind that it is the least expensive wood so it wouldn't last as long as other types that you can select. Keep in mind that if you decide to use pine in your project it may be difficult to get a good solid color. Pine is another soft wood. Just like the old saying goes, you get what you pay for so take note of this when selecting your materials. Untreated wood can be used if the table is to be used indoors. Another consideration would be the height and design of the table. You wouldn't want it too high or you would find your kids falling down a lot and possibly getting seriously injured. If you take the time to design the picnic table yourself then you could possibly save a hundred dollars or so and also get exactly what you want.
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Also be sure to use a good water repellant stain so that the table will last longer. You can recoat the table periodically so it will last longer so be sure to get a good quality stain so it won't be necessary to stain it yearly. You will save yourself a few bucks if you take this advise. When planning the size and shape of the picnic table it is also a good idea to take into consideration the location of the table. You don't want to put it on a slope so try to find the most level area of your yard.
If your yard slopes then you may want to consider using a shovel to level the ground. Another consideration would be to place it in a shady area and also in a dry area even if you need to use a patio umbrella. a picnic table is so simple that even if you are a novice at wood working project, this project can be completed in less than an hour. If you have never attempted to build anything like this before then you will find that you don't have to be an expert using the tools required so pick yourself a nice day, follow the directions supplied in the plans and even get the children involved. The bottom line is to have fun with this project:)
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