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Cypress Tables - Cold Weather

Mo Daddy
Mo Daddy Posts: 37
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
I am ready to purchase a large egg because I can't wait any longer after visiting this site for about a week now.

I live in IL which has brutal winters. I'm curious if the cypress tables hold up well in the winters because I plan on covering the grill and the table in the winter. And since I plan to grill all year round, I plan on keeping the grill outside for it's life.

Can anyone comment on what they do with the tables to survive the winters or is it recommended that I just buy an egg in the nest with the mates / shelves?
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,481
    Since you plan to cover it you'll be fine. BTW where are you in IL?
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Mo Daddy
    Mo Daddy Posts: 37
    I live in the Northwest suburbs. I'm thinking about going to Oswego this weekend for the eggfest to eat and drink and get some tips before my purchase.
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  • ILL--EGGER
    ILL--EGGER Posts: 478
    Greetings from central Ill. (near Peoria). I have the large cypruss table and have had it outside since January 4th of this year uncovered. It has weathered just fine IMO and was told by the dealer here to not treat the wood and not necessary to cover unless you just want to keep the snow off for easier cooking.
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  • Mo Daddy
    Mo Daddy Posts: 37
    Thanks for the information. I actually live in Chicago but I'm familiar with Peoria as I'm a Bradley alum. I played baseball there for four years from '90-'94.

    It looks like the table is holding up rather well. I also just read on this forum that others have stained their tables as well. I just don't want it to turn gray like it says it will over time on the BGE website.

    It looks like I'll be purchasing a large cypress table as well.

    Jason
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,481
    You might want to check to see if they will have any more eggs for sale at Oswego - they had been offering a hefty discount. BTW I'm in Dunlap which shares the city limits line with Peoria.

    As for your final sentence since you don't want it to grey then obviously you'll need to stain or at least seal it, though covering will also help you.

    Good luck and I hope you join us eggheads soon!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Mr. & Mrs Potatohead
    Mr. & Mrs Potatohead Posts: 2,037
    I have a cypress table and love it! I’m sure the “wings” are fine too…But I like the space, both top and bottom. Actually wish it was bigger!
    In regard to Cypress: Dependent upon the age (older the better) of the tree it came from, it will preserve it self…Yes, it will turn gray (dark) and may do so even if sealed…..Weather is HARD on wood.
    To me…Gray, or the natural weathering of wood, doesn’t really look that bad. I actually like it, but then again, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
    With that said, I do most often use a sealer on outdoor wood surfaces. This includes my cypress Egg table. As a sealer / preservative, I gave my table a good soaking of 50 / 50 boiled linseed oil and turpentine. This is and has been my standard wood sealer all of my 50 + years! YES!! It certainly smells some, for a while, but it works well. It doesn’t “seal” like a varnish, but does protect the wood and is easy to maintain.
    As an example; I have a deck and a “picnic” table, both about twenty years old that show no signs of rot…But, both are graying!
    As for my Egg table, it has been out all summer and does have some graying all ready, but not too badly…YET! I’m sure it will turn a bit more as the years pass.
    OTOH, I do plan to cover for the winter. I found that a 65” cover (intended for a gasser) that covers my complete table and Egg very well.
    Good luck and welcome aboard!
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