POLYWOOD Community Q&A

You asked, our community answered. See what real POLYWOOD customers have to say about our most common questions.
People chat around a POLYWOOD fire pit table in Chinoiserie Deep Seating Chairs on a flagstone patio by a cobblestone house.

Are POLYWOOD rocking chairs comfortable?

“We purchased two sets of the Presidential Rockers for the front porch of our newly built ranch house. They look amazing and are extremely comfortable. I would not hesitate to purchase additional POLYWOOD furniture in the future.”
Carol D. Presidential Rocker 3-Piece Set, August 2025
“The Presidential Rocker is very comfortable and will be for many years. It is easy to put together. I plan to order more soon.”
Lisa W. Presidential Rocking Chair, October 2024

Can POLYWOOD stay out all winter?

“... We have many POLYWOOD pieces [that] have done exceptionally well during wind, rain, sleet, sun, and snow!”
Angela S. Contempo 24" Round Bar Table, October 2024
“We love the farmhouse table and chairs. ... They are so easy [to maintain], and they even endured a harsh Maine winter without any wear! I'm looking forward to many years of meals around our table!”
Elizabeth H. Farmhouse Trestle 37" x 72" Dining Table, July 2025

Is POLYWOOD plastic or wood?

“We love the UV-protected plastic and durability of our outdoor POLYWOOD furniture!”
Gary W. Long Island 18" Side Table, April 2025
“Very comfortable, more than you might think for plastic furniture. Sturdy and stays put on the patio and does not rock around. Color is solid throughout and matches what I was expecting. …”
Peter P. Vineyard 3-Piece Curveback Adirondack Set, May 2025

Is POLYWOOD a good choice for outdoor furniture?

“Having tried other brands similar to POLYWOOD over the years, I knew we needed the best for new bar stools on our boat dock. Seeking weather resistance and durability pointed us to POLYWOOD, as it is always the best choice.”
Rebecca H. Lakeside Bar Side Chair, May 2025
“... POLYWOOD was a perfect choice as it gives the overall aesthetics of wood with the durability of metal, with none of the negatives. It also has a 20-year warranty on the frame. It’s built to last! …”
Jeffrey S. EDGE 6-Piece Modular Deep Seating Set, October 2024

Does POLYWOOD furniture require maintenance?

“... Looks great in our outdoor space and is so easy to clean. …”
Karen T. Vineyard 7-Piece Farmhouse Dining Set with Trestle Legs, September 2025
“Durable, easy to clean! We LOVE our POLYWOOD collection. 10/10 for outdoor furniture.”
Amy M. Lakeside Counter Side Chair, September 2025

What is the lifespan of POLYWOOD?

“These chairs are very comfortable. … We bought them in Mahogany six or seven years ago for our primary residence, and they still look good.”
Christine H. Nautical Curveback Adirondack Chair, October 2024
“... The quality of the products is amazing. We had purchased several outdoor tables and chairs several years ago, and with the New England weather, they held up amazingly.”
Monique N. Vineyard Deep Seating Chair, September 2025