Puppy Rescue Furniture is a family owned business. All our furniture is made from recycled plastic. It is easy to clean and resistant to water, mildew, moisture, insects, UV rays, and chemicals. Therefore, it will not crack, splinter, or rot. There is no maintenance such as painting or covering it year-round. It is made to withstand all elements. All our furniture is made using Saltwater graded marine grade stainless hardware. Along with HDPE material from Tangent Materials. Which is the reason we can give you 15 YEAR craftsmanship warranty