All-Weather HDPE lumber has the great look of painted wood but requires no painting,staining,waterproofing, or similar maintenance. Made with solid dimensional lumber and Marine-grade quality hardware, the Folding Adirondack can withstand most anything nature throws at it. All-Weather HDPE lumber will not splinter, crack, chip, or peel. Further, coloring runs throughout the UV-stabilized plastic lumber so there is no exterior finish to wear or scratch off.