~Redwood Swing Collection~

by Forever Redwood^®

5' Framed Garden Swing with Roof

When being ecologically sound is as important to you as good looks, the Forever Redwood collection delivers. Through a heritage of seasoned workmanship, they offer an extensive selection of solid wooden picnic tables, planter boxes and more that is guaranteed never to rot or decay. They will—as the name implies—last forever. With natural tones ranging from light caramel to deep burgundy, any redwood furniture you choose—from an elegant garden pergola to a relaxing patio glider—will enhance the décor of your outdoor areas with beauty and comfort.

Features

Updated Chain Hanging Hardware for a Better Swinging Experience.

Instead of the static stainless steel eyebolts shown in most of the photos on the site, we now have a black painted steel structure that pivots with the swinging motion and, as is our custom, it is ridiculously overbuilt. We weld it in our shop using ¼ inch thick steel. All swing sets with a frame now ship with this new hardware. The springs ship with each set and create a much smoother motion that is soft, pleasant and very romantic (see photo at far left). The springs are easily added and removed depending on whether you like the softness it adds to the ride. All chain is stainless steel.

Getting the Swing as Comfortable as Possible

All our garden swing sets ship with a bit of extra stainless steel chain. When you assemble and set up your set the first time, take a couple minutes to play around with the height and reclining angles by moving a couple chain links at a time. This way you can set the swing exactly at your most comfortable setting and then forget about it for the next 20 years…

Dimensions

• Swing itself is 1' 11"H x 2' 4"D
• Seat back is 1' 7"H from the top of the seat to the top of the backrest
• Frame is 6' 6"H
• We leave a 6" clearance on either side of the swing for the frame.

Swing Width

• 52" between armrests ( fits two adults and two children comfortably or the dog… or…?)
• 59 1/2" including armrests
• 70" total (with the timber underneath that holds the eyebolts)

Frame Footprint

• 7' 6"W x 4'D

Roof Dimensions

• 7'W x 5'D

Approx Weight

• Swing Alone - 80 lbs
• Swing & Frame - 330 lbs
• Swing, Frame & Roof - 500 lbs
• Some Assembly Required

Bench Options for 5-Foot Swing

Swing Seat Styles

Every Garden/Tree Swing Set offers you a choice of our Classic Swing Seat, a Luna Backrest Seat, or an Ensenada Seat Style (see images below). Three great designs for the same price.

   Classic Garden Seat - Seat with Luna Backrest -  Ensenada Style Seat

Finish Options

Standard Semi-Transparent Sealant - (2 Year Finish)

If you want to keep the natural redwood tones. (Young-Growth will be stained to appear like Mature-Growth unless otherwise requested). This is done at no additional cost to you.

Unfinished

If you prefer your finish to fade to a "weathered look" quickly, or want to apply a custom stain.

Wood Grade

Young Redwood

• Con-Common Grade (or better)
• Open-Grain
• 15 Year Warranty
• Standard Finish

Our Redwood is air and/or kiln-dried to a 12% moisture content and sanded to a 150 grit smooth-to-the-touch finish. Bench top boards are vertical grain. All boards have eased (rounded) edges to avoid splintering over time. We offer several finish options. Our standard sealant is a linseed and tung oil based product.

Young Redwood

It is an attractive economical alternative (from trees averaging 50 years of age). The grades of Young Redwood vary from con-common to A-grade clear. Most boards have open grain (less than eight growth rings per inch). It is a combination of vanilla color and a light shade of reddish brown. We stain the Young Redwood furniture to match the Mature Redwood color (see photos above). The Young Redwood boards include a few select small sound knots and interesting grain patterns that add contrast and beauty to the furniture. If you prefer knot-free Young Redwood furniture, just let us know when you order (if ordering online, just write “knot-free” in the comment section when checking out). There is a 10% surcharge for knot-free Young-Growth Redwood orders.

Left out in the harsh year-round sun, rain and snow without maintenance, our Young Redwood is guaranteed not to decay in any climate for 15 years. The secret to longevity is to combine good wood quality with careful selection of the extra-thick timbers used in every piece. Click here to see how to keep your furniture looking new. Young Redwood is an excellent choice for most applications. Although the decay guarantee is only for 15 years. You can expect it to last much longer in most outdoor applications. And, with the standard semi-transparent finish, it is difficult to distinguish the difference between the Young and the Mature Redwood. All furniture built in the Young Redwood costs approximately 12% less than having it made identically in the Mature Redwood.

Restoration Forestry

Old-Growth Again practices restoration forestry. Restoration forestry severely limits timber harvesting so the forest will mature to old-growth again. Restoration forestry is a gentle approach that truly protects and restores forestland in stark contrast to the standards of industrial forestry. Restoration forestry is true conservation forestry with much higher standards than the “sustainable forestry” practices now in widespread use. Restoration forestry is a more conservative forestry practice than "sustainable forestry". For example, forests under restoration forestry management sequester two and half to three times more carbon in perpetuity than forests managed under the strictest "sustainable forestry" standards in practice as of 2008. OGA's mission is to demonstrate how restoration forestry allows both the forest and the human community around it to flourish symbiotically. It is a long-term example of how a forest can contribute to the human society surrounding it while flourishing in all respects simultaneously. A forest managed this way for just a few decades is a striking contrast to an industrial or even a "sustainably" managed forest. By working to spread Restoration forestry knowledge and use, we believe restoration forestry's growing examples can make the "jobs versus environment" arguments between preservationists and their industry counterparts irrelevant.

Wood Quantity Matters

Our Forever Redwood Furniture is built to last for decades without maintenance. The secret is in the wood. Although many furniture outlets advertise as "heavy-duty" or "made to last," you can easily separate fact from fiction by checking the weight. If a piece is light, it is made from thin wood and the odds are poor that it will last for decades in year-round weather.

Forever Redwood furniture is unique because we mill our own wood to full inch dimensions. For example, a standard 2 by 6 is actually only 1½” thick and 5¼” wide. Our full-dimension 2 by 6 is 2” thick and 6” wide with 52% more wood. The thick timber significantly increases the feel, appearance, sturdiness and durability of the furniture. For example, our Eight-Foot Picnic Table with attached benches weighs 250 pounds.

Age Matters

Wood quantity and resistance to decay increases as a tree ages. Because of over-logging, almost all wood available today is from young trees. Although a few other tree species also have excellent resistance to weather, the reputation of wood to resist decay was established in decades past when old-growth (over 200 year-old trees) was plentiful. Compared to old-growth, young wood has less resistance because it takes centuries of slow growth to develop great decay resistance.

Shipping

All Orders Are Custom Made At Time of Purchase therefore, most orders leave the shop within two weeks. Small orders ship via U.S. Postal Service. Larger orders ship in crates to your driveway via LTL carriers like Fed Ex Freight or other nationwide LTL carriers. Allow three to six business days for transit time (depending on location).  Shipping is based on the weight and dimensions of the furniture. There are no extra charges for handling, packaging, or crating. You'll receive a tracking email the day your set leaves the shop.