Composite decking boards (plastic lumber) are low-maintenance, available in a variety of colours and styles, and are appropriate for any environment, including typically-corrosive salty, ocean side facilities. They should last a very long time.
Wooden bench in front of Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, ON, Canada, is prematurely decaying due to design flaw.
Wooden bench at Westboro Beach, Ottawa, ON, Canada, is prematurely decaying to form splinters after grand re-opening only 1 year ago.
Wooden bench at Confluence Park, Gatineau, QC, Canada, is prematurely decaying to form cracks after grand opening only 1 day ago.
Seen nearby is a lamppost with ominous sign.
THIS POLE COULD FALL CATASTROPHICALLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH IF OVERLOADED
Wooden bench at Tunney's Pasture Station, Ottawa, ON, Canada, has decayed beyond any hope.
