Summer means long days enjoying the pleasures of the outdoors: a breeze at sunset, a cool drink at noon, or the waking birds at sunrise. The Richmond Porch Swing and Stand Set make these hours even more relaxing and rewarding. Large enough to share with friends, this porch swing rocks gently during conversations or while stretching out to a good book. Its durable stand is designed to fit either the 4- or 5-foot swings easily, and assembly is quick- usually requiring about 30 minutes. Plus, everything you need to install the set is included: hooks, hardware, and chain. We recommend that you allow your porch swing to set outside for two to three days to allow the stain to dry completely.
For those of you who truly love comfort, consider choosing the hardware option. This feature includes comfort springs and hooks. Each hanger is covered in high-impact ABS plastic to prevent rusting, while the comfort springs are excellent shock absorbers, minimizing the bounce in your swing.
Additional Information:
- 4-foot swing measures 48L x 26W x 25H inches
- 5-foot swing measures 60L x 26W x 25H inches
- Optional comfort springs and hooks are available
- Stand features an 800-pound weight capacity
- Swing is crafted from lasting mahogany, designed to look great season after season
- Stand is crafted from durable, eco-friendly shorea wood, which has plenty of benefits; read more about shorea below
Shorea is possibly the best wood choice for outdoor furniture. Related to Burma Teak, this hardwood grows naturally and plentifully in the Pacific Rim countries, making it considerably less expensive than teak. Because shorea is dense, heavy, and hard, and contains an abundance of natural oils, it is highly resistant to rot, bug infestation, weather, and marring.
Shorea is strong and weather-resistant enough to be left untreated. If left untreated, each piece will weather to a nice shade of gray. The weathering process will change the color, but the grain will still be smooth. You may treat each piece with teak oil to prolong weathering. Each piece is durable, classic, and elegant.
An Eco-Friendly Choice: We realize the importance of preserving our environment. Regulations on harvesting shorea wood promote the sustainability of the species and encourage responsible practices for the sake of conservation. Shorea trees are not allowed to be harvested until they reach a certain size, which allows younger trees to grow and reproduce. When you purchase furniture made of shorea wood, you're not only getting a piece of great quality and durability, but you're also contributing to the wise use of natural wood resources.
