Staff Answer
May 11, 2026 - 08:39 AM
You don't need to cover or store Berlin Gardens polyresin furniture in winter — it's engineered to stay outside year-round, even under snow. The HDPE poly lumber is impervious to moisture, so freezing, thawing, rain, and snow won't cause rot, mold, mildew, cracking, or splintering. In fact, ski resorts across the country leave Berlin Gardens furniture out in deep snow all season with nothing more than an occasional cleaning.
Why it survives winter without a cover:
Solid HDPE poly lumber — unlike wood, it absorbs zero moisture, so the freeze-thaw cycle that splits and rots wooden furniture has nothing to work with. It won't warp, peel, or splinter.
304 grade stainless steel hardware with and All Chrome Coating and aluminum frame/supports for the tables — the fasteners and structural components resist rust and corrosion through snow, ice, and de-icing salt exposure.
UV-stabilized color throughout — the pigment runs through the lumber, not just the surface, so it resists cracking and fading in summer heat as well (minor, gradual fading can occur after years of continuous direct sun).
The only winter care worth doing (5 minutes, not a tarp):
Bring cushions and pillows indoors. The furniture is weatherproof; fabric holds moisture and lasts far longer stored dry.
Close and store umbrellas and remove glass tabletops if you get heavy, wet snowfall or high winds.
Give it a quick wash before winter — soap and water — so spring setup is nothing but brushing off the last snow.
Skip the cover entirely, or use a breathable one if you insist. Non-breathable tarps trap condensation against the furniture all winter — the one thing worth avoiding.
Warranty backing: Berlin Gardens backs its poly furniture with a 20-year limited residential warranty and a 5-year limited commercial warranty — coverage that assumes the furniture lives outdoors in the elements, in every season. (Folding items, cushions, and umbrellas carry their own separate warranty terms.)
