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Should I try to make my box to store patio chairs outside for the winter airtight or ventilated against damp

Babe , Tuesday, 17th of August 2010 06:26:54 AM

I am building it from offcuts of wood to sit on our balcony in order to 
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protect our patio furniture against the Paris winter, which can be 
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sub-zero and very wet. l wanna avoid rusting of the metal components and 
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rotting of the chair cushions.

Thanks for your help!
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/>The balcony is quite sheltered, and I am wondering whether l should try 
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to make the box airtight (and probably not succeed 100%), or whether it is 
better to leave ventilation slits on the sheltered side to let any dampness 
or condensation evaporate.
 
 
 
 
 
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Blondie Locks , Wednesday, 18th of August 2010 08:35:00 AM

I think the chairs themselves would be ok in a vented box =  
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however have you thought of the cushions in one or two - or however many  
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you need - vacuum sealing bags. They take the air out and vacuum seal  
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with your vacuum cleaner = I have stored blankets and quilts and sleeping  
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bags through the winter in my garage with great success.  
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they are sold in all the large department stores - walmart , kmart, target  
etc.  
 
 
 
 
 
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SweetBottom , Thursday, 19th of August 2010 07:10:35 AM

I think vented, at least then condensation won't be trapped.  
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