This is a great choise for your porch, patio or garden. This beautiful cedar garden bench can be finished with a high quality oil based stain so it will be ready to go outside. So comfortable, you will love the contoured seat. The finish work and detail is incredible. The back slats are a thick 2x2 and screwed into place, there is a complete line of furniture that match our bench, including chairs, tables, swings, end tables and backless benches.