When this happens the only way to restore functionality and an attractive appearance to the bench is to replace the slats.
Cast iron garden bench restoration.
Naturally it rusted again.
I recently salvaged a garden bench from a neighbors heavy trash.
It s one of those benches with the cast iron ends legs and wooden slats for the seating surface.
Here are some details for a restoration like this.
This will make the project much easier to complete.
These benches are available for purchase through city auctions because of city renovations or at lawn and garden stores.
The cast iron was the only thing sitting too close to the edge and it got wet.
Garden benches are an attractive addition to your yard or garden but over time weather will take its toll on the wooden slats of the bench.
The edwardian cast iron and wood garden bench we are restoring in the step by step guide below had been ignored for far too long.
I was able to manage to save a couple of the original slats for hole spacing for the bolts as well as for sizing of the replacement pieces.
Remove all the old hardware screws washers nuts etc.
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Plan on replacing it since it may be rusty and new hardware is better here.
How to restore a cast iron bench.
Stylish and sturdy cast iron benches with wooden slats are long lasting components in the backyard garden or patio.
Disassemble the entire garden bench before you do anything else.
1 remove all old bolts and hardware from the cast iron bench ends.
This is best done in stages.
Since the wood for each seat or bench is the same length they are easy to make.
How to restore a wood and metal garden bench.
I have the same bench did a restoration in 2006 but used m6 round head bolts and used the original self tappers for the straps this time will be using m8.
You can try crc or a similar product or use the hacksaw to cut through the bolts.
The wood tends to be the weakness in old cast iron garden furniture.
Cast iron and wood seating bench restoration.