We love our table.  We live in an area that sees all 4 seasons.  The table held up great through the summer heat.  To keep it looking nice, I would wipe it down with Murphy's oil soap wipes then spray Old English on it.  We received many compliments.  We have a wooden deck, so I also bought an outdoor rug to help break up the wood on wood look.  For the winter, we will be putting the chairs and bench in our shed and covering the table.