Is It Safe to Keep a Pool Table Outside?
A quality pool table is a timeless addition to any Phoenix, Arizona home. Finely crafted from gorgeous hardwood and felt, some pool tables can last for decades. However, if you’re creating the perfect outdoor kitchen and entertainment area, you shouldn’t make your prized pool table its centerpiece. The same materials that last long indoors won’t hold up well in the natural elements. Damaging UV Rays, Moisture, and Heat In general, dramatic changes in temperature and humidity, ongoing exposure to UV light, heavy wind, and rain all take their toll. Over time, warped wood and increased felt resistance will diminish the quality of your games. As a pool table’s bumpers continually expand and contract due to temperature fluctuations, even these components will become misshapen, cracked, and brittle. Your Garage Is Also Less Than Ideal If you have a finely crafted pool table, even storing it in your garage is less than ideal. The same changes in temperature and humidity that occur outdoors are often mirrored in these spaces. Blown-in grit and sand can blemish wood finishes, rough up felt, and leave your bumpers looking frazzled. What About Outdoor Pool Tables? For some pool buffs, the solution is to invest in durable...
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