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Expert: - 1/8/2008


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I need to temporarily store a dining room set in my garage for a couple weeks.  The outdoor temps could range from -5 to +5 C.  Do I risk damaging the wood?
Would it help to cover with blankets or pretreat with a moisturizing oil/wax?

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Hi Donna
Nice to hear from you
As long as the garage is dry there will be no harm done.
I like to put wood blocks under legs of furniture on a concrete unheated floor.
Do not put anything over them as it will hold moisture.
No pre treating necessary either.
If possible when the furniture comes back inside to a heated room, have the heat set low for a couple of hours so the furniture warms gradually. It won't get quite so shocked LOL.
Great question
Regards
Eileen

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