Best 9' for outside?

Johnnyt

Johnnyt

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In your opinions what 9' or 8 1'2' table (brand/type) would hold up better outside on a screen porch in Florida? It has a roof and of course I would cover it when not in use. Thank you. Johnnyt
 
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Deleted because I thought I was replying to the same question on the main forum. :sorry:
 
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As it won't be directly exposed to the weather, I wonder how well a ProAm would hold up since it's DymondWood...

Brian
 
Johnnyt said:
In your opinions what 9' or 8 1'2' table (brand/type) would hold up better outside on a screen porch in Florida? It has a roof and of course I would cover it when not in use. Thank you. Johnnyt
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I would have to say one of the Diamond Professional series of tables with a one piece slate because the ProAm can trap moisture inside the box from the difference in temperature between night and day, so the Professional has an open frame under the table. Then because of the one piece slate you don't have to worry about the seams coming apart with any kind of shifting of the frame with the weather/humidity changes. I'd also go with the solid Oak rails instead of the Dymondwood rails because of any swelling or shrinking problems from the weather as well, Dymondwood don't swell or shrink as much as wood does, therefore you'd have a problem with the Dymondwood staying glued to the Oak backed rails under it. As far as swelling/shrinkage it's not really that much of a change, as long as all the components of the table can breath so to speak.

Glen
 
I myself would not have a table in an area where I cannot control the humidity. Could cause some problems with the table and certainly will effect the cloth playability. Forget about kicks and banks.
 
Well up here in Boston we had a dozen GC's set up under a roof only type building right near the water. The wood finish took a severe beating from the water salt etc but they lasted quite a while. Had a table at my mothers in an unheated building setup with sub Zero weather in the winter and the slates never shifted. My suggestion would be to get a GC as they are cheap nowadays and will certainly hold up. You could put the lazy susan coasters under the feet and tweek whenever you want. And of course you know my secret. For the money I would say thats your best bet.
 
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