Durawood Swings
Ever sit in a flimsy porch swing and were convinced that the whole thing was just one second away from collapsing around you, leaving you in a heap on the ground? Yeah, us too. Fortunately, we have a solution.
Our line of Durawood porch swings are stylish, comfortable, and incredibly durable, thanks to a poly-lumber construction that's been described as "hurricane proof". Get rid of that rickety old swing and let us help you swing worry free with a Durawood porch swing - you'll thank us for it!
Furniture Features & Benefits
Lumber
- High-density polyethylene (HDPE) lumber made from recycled plastic milk jugs
- Unlike most composite lumber, contains no waste-wood
- Looks like painted wood, but with none of its inherent vulnerabilities to wear
- Heavier and more rigid than wood, with increased stability for outdoor use
- Never requires paint, stain, or sealant
- Does not absorb water
- Won't rot, splinter, crack, or attract termites
- Holds up to rain, salt spray, extreme temperatures, and heavy wind
- Easy to clean
Hardware
- 316 Stainless Steel, a grade much stronger than traditionally used in porch furniture
- Marine-grade, holding up to harsh coastal environments
- Increased rust resistance
- Advanced strength at high temperatures
Technique
K Joint
- Our patent-pending interlocking joint connection expanding on the strengths of standard rabbet and dado joints
- Used for joints requiring the most stability/firmness
Dowel Joint
- Precision peg-and-groove connection
- Limits play at crucial connection points
Mortise and Tenon
- Interlocking peg/hole connection used in key 90-degree board-into-board joints
- One of the strongest, simplest woodworking joining techniques, dating back centuries
