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I found this at Ikea. Im using it on the deck. Ive attached it to the railing and floor with brass L brackets. Prior to installing it I sprayed it with acrylic. Im wondering if the acrylic is enough to withstand the elements ? Should I take it down before the first snowfall ? Its not really meant for the outdoors.

I hope Magenta doesnt find it too trailer trashy. It looks nice with the plants and flowers I have around it.

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You'll have trouble next time it blows vigorously round the back.
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Nomad;665445 wrote: I found this at Ikea. Im using it on the deck. Ive attached it to the railing and floor with brass L brackets. Prior to installing it I sprayed it with acrylic. Im wondering if the acrylic is enough to withstand the elements ? Should I take it down before the first snowfall ? Its not really meant for the outdoors.

I hope Magenta doesnt find it too trailer trashy. It looks nice with the plants and flowers I have around it.




good idea panda's eat bamboo



i'm on the panda diet ........ i eat shoots and leaves :sneaky::wah:
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Its solid. I used 8 L brackets. The only problem I can see is wind through the slats.

Im more interested in the elements effects.
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jimbo;665448 wrote: good idea panda's eat bamboo



i'm on the panda diet ........ i eat shoots and leaves :sneaky::wah:




Please dont eat the furniture Jimbo.
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Very nice. But do take it down befor winter, so it will last for next year.
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I think it will look good could we get a pic of it once out on your deck with all the plants around it.
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minks;665465 wrote: I think it will look good could we get a pic of it once out on your deck with all the plants around it.






Maybe. :D
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It sounds great. i would take Chonsi's advice and take it in for the winter though. I didn't know you had Ikea in the US !!!
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Bez;665569 wrote: I didn't know you had Ikea in the US !!!


they've been here since 1985! :-6
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Bez;665569 wrote: It sounds great. i would take Chonsi's advice and take it in for the winter though. I didn't know you had Ikea in the US !!!




Well sure Bezzy. And we have indoor plumbing and motor cars and other really cool stuff. :p
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Nomad;666297 wrote: Well sure Bezzy. And we have indoor plumbing and motor cars and other really cool stuff. :p


HEY!!! us too :)
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