Although it may sound weird or odd, it is actually possible to play pool outside! More and more people are discovering the fantastic fun and fresh air that comes with racking ‘em up outside. Outdoor pool tables are a fun way to make the deck or patio more enjoyable. They are also perfect for use at the cabin, the lake, or the beach house yard.
And if you prefer to play billiards, no sweat; outdoor billiard tables are also available. The advantage to an outdoor pool or billiards table is obvious. Pool and billiard players don’t have to be stuck in a dark basement or recreation room. They can play in the sun or on the deck. Guests who like to puff cigars are now welcome, and if someone gets excited about an amazing shot they can holler and raise their pool cue without poking a hole in the ceiling.
Another big advantage to outdoor pool tables is that they allow people who are pressed for space in their homes to have pool and billiard tables. The pool or billiard table can be kept on the deck, the patio or even out on the lawn.
In warmer regions such as California, people might be able to play pool outdoor year long. An outdoor pool table would be a great piece of furniture to place next to a swimming pool, in a covered lanai or in a courtyard of an apartment house.
Pool Outdoors
The outdoor pool tables available online and elsewhere are real regulation pool tables – they are not kids’ toys. This means that even serious players can now play billiards and pool outdoors. A drawback to outdoor pool tables is that they usually cost more than indoor pool tables. The standard indoor pool table sells for between $500 and $600 while outdoor pool tables sell for prices over $2600.
This means it might be cheaper to put a regular pool table on an enclosed area such as a deck with mosquito netting. One disadvantage to outdoor pool and billiards is that bugs might interrupt the game in some parts of the US and Canada. Another big drawback to outdoor pool is the weight of the pool tables. Outdoor pool tables can weigh between 600 and 1,000 pounds. This can make them hard to carry and too heavy to sit on some decks.
One thing to remember is always get an outdoor pool table with water and mildew resistant fabric. This will keep it from rotting because of humidity. Also, a great accessory would be a weatherproof pool table cover, and these covers cam be found almost anywhere pool table accessories are sold.
