Trying to choose between DuraWeather and POLYWOOD®? Both are good poly lumber brands. There is also a third option most comparisons leave out: poly furniture built to order by Amish shops in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. That is what we sell. Below we compare all three using each company's own warranty, materials and shipping pages, checked on October 29, 2026. We have tried to be fair, including about where Amish poly falls short.
The short answer
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All three are made from the same material, HDPE poly lumber with UV inhibitors. None of them need painting or sealing, and none will rot or splinter.
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POLYWOOD® is the best-known brand and ships by parcel. It has a 20-year home warranty, but hardware is covered for 5 years and commercial use for 3.
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DuraWeather uses 316 stainless hardware on everything and advertises a lifetime poly warranty. The warranty ends if your model is discontinued, and hardware is covered for 5 years.
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Amish poly is built by small Amish shops after you order it. Our builders give 20 years for home use and 5 for commercial use, and most cover the hardware for the full term. The downside: you wait longer.
Side-by-side comparison
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DuraWeather® |
POLYWOOD® |
Amish poly (sold at Snyder’s) |
| Material |
95% HDPE with 5% UV inhibitors, extruded |
HDPE, mostly recycled post-consumer and post-industrial plastic. They make their own lumber |
Recycled HDPE poly lumber with UV inhibitors. Several of our builders use Tangent lumber with 95% recycled content |
| Who builds it |
Factory production. Plants in Iowa, Ohio and Wisconsin, headquarters in North Carolina |
Factory production in Indiana and North Carolina |
Small Amish shops in Lancaster and Chester County, PA. Each piece is built after you order it |
| Hardware |
316 marine-grade stainless steel, powder coated |
18-8 marine-grade stainless steel with Xylan coating |
Stainless steel. Several lines use 316 marine-grade |
| Poly warranty, home use |
Advertised as lifetime (another page on their site says “Limited 20 Year”) |
20 years |
20 years |
| Commercial warranty |
Not listed for poly on their warranty page |
3 years |
5 years |
| Hardware warranty |
5 years against structural failure. Corrosion not covered |
5 years against breaking. Rust and corrosion not covered |
Most of our builders cover stainless fasteners for the full warranty term if they are maintained. Swivels are usually 5 years |
| If your model is discontinued |
The warranty ends |
They may send replacement material of equal value |
A similar piece of equal or greater value (per several of our builders' warranties) |
| Colors |
Solid colors and two-tone combinations |
Solid colors and two-tone combinations (frame plus seat) on many pieces |
Solid colors and two-tone combinations on many pieces. You pick them when you order |
| How it ships |
FedEx or UPS Ground in boxes, mostly partly assembled. Large sets go by freight |
Parcel carrier. Transit is usually 2–6 business days. White Glove costs extra |
Freight truck, often blanket-wrapped instead of boxed. White Glove delivery with light assembly is an upgrade |
| Wait time |
Ships when production is finished |
Estimated ship date shown at checkout |
Built to order, so it takes longer. Each product page shows its lead time. Quick Ship pieces go out sooner |
| Adirondack chair, lowest price* |
$299 (Original King Size) |
$249 (Classic Folding, Slate Grey) |
$299 (Everyday Value). Our Fanback is $393 |
*Lowest listed price on each company's website on October 29, 2026, before tax and shipping. Prices change often. Amish poly warranty terms are from our builders' published warranties. They vary a little by builder, so check the warranty link on each product page.
What all three have in common
Poly lumber is high-density polyethylene (HDPE), the same plastic used in milk jugs and detergent bottles. It is melted, mixed with color and UV inhibitors, and pressed into boards. In most poly lumber the color runs all the way through, so small scratches are hard to see. You clean it with soap and water. You can leave it out all winter. It doesn't need paint, stain or sealer. That is true whether the boards come from POLYWOOD, DuraWeather or an Amish shop. So the real differences are in how the furniture is built, how it reaches you and what the warranty actually covers.
Where they differ
1. The warranty fine print
All three advertise long warranties on the poly itself. The differences are in the details. POLYWOOD and DuraWeather cover hardware for 5 years and do not cover rust or corrosion. DuraWeather's warranty ends if the product is discontinued. Our Amish builders give 5 years for commercial use, compared with POLYWOOD's 3, which matters for rental properties, HOAs and restaurants. Most of them also warrant the stainless fasteners against structural failure for the full term, as long as you rinse them now and then.
2. Factory production vs. a small shop
POLYWOOD and DuraWeather build in factories. Our poly is cut and assembled in small Amish shops, one order at a time. In our reviews, customers mention the weight more than anything else. Heavy furniture handles wind well, but it is harder to move.
3. Delivery and the wait
This is where Amish poly loses. POLYWOOD says transit usually takes 2–6 business days after an order ships. DuraWeather says 2–5 days in transit once production is finished. Amish poly is built after you order, so it takes longer. Each product page shows the current lead time. It arrives by freight truck, often blanket-wrapped instead of in cardboard boxes, and you can upgrade to White Glove delivery with light assembly. If you need furniture before a date, look at our Quick Ship poly.
Which one should you buy?
Choose POLYWOOD® if…
- You want it delivered quickly in a box
- You love a specific POLYWOOD® design
- 5-year hardware coverage is fine for you
Choose DuraWeather if…
- You live near salt water or a pool and want 316 stainless hardware
- You want one of their folding king-size Adirondack chairs
- A lifetime warranty headline matters to you (read the discontinued-product clause)
Choose Amish poly if…
- You want heavy pieces built to order by a small shop
- You need a 5-year commercial warranty (rentals, HOAs, restaurants)
- You want to sit in it first at our Lancaster County showroom
Popular Amish poly pieces
Adirondack chairs · Rocking chairs · Dining sets · Bar height · POLYWOOD® alternatives · All outdoor furniture
What our customers say
Customers have left 128 reviews of our poly furniture, with an average of 4.9 stars. Here are a few honest ones:
“Very heavy to withstand the Florida wind. I won’t have to worry about it blowing away.”
Verified buyer · 62" Classic Island Swivel Bar Set
“Perfect replacement for my weathered Teak outdoor dining room set. Heavy duty solid construction that will last longer than me.”
Mark M. · 72" English Garden Dining Set
“The chairs are very heavy which is a positive and negative. They stay in place… but are heavy to move.”
JRK · 96" Bistro Dining Set
“It took quite a while (3 months) for our counter height custom patio table and 4 stools set to come, but it is spectacular! Colors are exactly what we wanted.”
Diana N. · 42" Round Counter Height Set
Frequently asked questions
Is DuraWeather better than POLYWOOD?
Neither one wins on every point. Both make furniture from HDPE poly lumber with UV inhibitors. DuraWeather uses 316 stainless steel hardware, which holds up better near salt water and pools. They advertise a lifetime warranty on poly, but it ends if your model is discontinued, and the hardware is covered for 5 years. POLYWOOD is the better-known brand. It makes its own lumber, ships by parcel and gives a 20-year residential warranty, with 5 years on hardware and 3 years for commercial use. Choose the brand that makes the exact pieces and colors you want, then read the warranty.
Is DuraWeather furniture Amish made?
DuraWeather's About page lists plants in Iowa, Ohio and Wisconsin and a headquarters in Hertford, North Carolina. When we checked in October 2026, we could not find anything on their site saying the furniture is Amish-built. The poly furniture we sell is built in Amish shops in Lancaster and Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Is Amish poly furniture the same as POLYWOOD?
It is the same kind of material, but a different maker. POLYWOOD® is a brand made by Poly-Wood, LLC. “Poly lumber” or “HDPE” is the material. Amish shops buy HDPE poly lumber from American makers such as Tangent, then cut and build each piece to order in their own shops. Our poly is not affiliated with POLYWOOD®.
Which has the best warranty?
For home use all three are similar: 20 years for POLYWOOD and our Amish builders, and DuraWeather advertises lifetime coverage on the poly. The differences are in the fine print. Our builders give 5 years for commercial use, while POLYWOOD gives 3. POLYWOOD and DuraWeather cover hardware for 5 years. Most of our builders cover stainless fasteners for the full term if they are maintained. That matters for rentals, HOAs, restaurants and beach houses.
Does poly furniture fade?
All poly fades a little in the sun, no matter who builds it. Reds, oranges and yellows fade the most. None of the three warranties cover normal fading. If you want the color to last longest, pick neutral or wood-tone colors and use covers in the off-season.
Is Amish poly more expensive?
Sometimes. Our Adirondack chairs start at the same price as DuraWeather's ($299), and POLYWOOD's lowest-priced folding chair is $249. With Amish poly you pay for a heavy piece built to your order by a small shop. You also wait longer, because the piece is built after you order it. If you need furniture soon, look at our Quick Ship pieces.
Will heavy poly furniture blow away?
Heavier furniture stays put better in wind, and our customers mention the weight more than anything else. The trade-off is that heavy pieces are harder to move around. If you rearrange your patio often, ask us about lighter pieces or swivel and glider chairs.
Want to see Amish poly in person?
Visit our showroom in Gordonville, PA, in the middle of Lancaster County, or shop online with nationwide delivery.
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Sources (checked October 29, 2026): DuraWeather warranty · DuraWeather about us · DuraWeather shipping · POLYWOOD® warranty · POLYWOOD® materials · POLYWOOD® FAQs. Amish poly terms come from our builders' published warranties. POLYWOOD® is a registered trademark of Poly-Wood, LLC. DuraWeather® is a trademark of its owner. Snyder's Furniture is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by either company. Brand names are used here for comparison only.
