How Our MD Ted Built His Garden Chair in Just 1 Hour

Even when you're the Managing Director of PolyBrick®, there's nothing quite like putting your own product to the test. That's exactly what our MD Ted did when he needed new garden furniture for his home patio - and completed it in just one hour.

"I practice what we preach," Ted explains. "If I'm going to recommend PolyBrick® to customers for outdoor furniture projects, I need to know firsthand how it performs."

The Challenge: Finding Time-Poor Solutions

Running a growing manufacturing business doesn't leave much time for weekend DIY projects. Ted needed outdoor patio furniture that could be built quickly, without fuss, and would deliver professional results immediately.

"I literally had one hour on a Friday afternoon before friends arrived for dinner," Ted recalls. "Most garden furniture either requires hours of assembly with fiddly screws and instructions, or costs a fortune for something decent. I wanted to prove our customers could build quality garden chairs in their lunch break."

Designing the Perfect Garden Chair

Using the same product he recommends to customers daily, Ted sketched out plans for a contemporary garden chair that would complement his modern patio. The brief was simple:

• Comfortable for extended use
• Professional appearance
• Zero maintenance required
• Built with standard PolyBrick® components

"The beauty of our system is its modularity," Ted explains. "I could design exactly what my space needed without being limited by standard furniture sizes."

The One-Hour Build Challenge

Minutes 1-20: Base Structure Ted started with the seat base, clicking Double Blocks together to create the perfect width and depth. "No tools, no measuring - just building blocks for adults."

Minutes 21-40: Back and Sides Adding the backrest with a slight recline angle and comfortable armrests. "I tested different heights until it felt right - that's the advantage of modular construction."

Minutes 41-50: Finishing Touches Completing the structure with PolyBrick® caps for a professional edge. "The caps transform it from functional to furniture-grade. Done with ten minutes to spare!"

Real-World Performance Testing

Six months later, Ted's one-hour garden chair has endured everything the British summer could throw at it:

• Early Spring frosts and Autumnal temperature drops
• Summer UV exposure
• Regular use for meetings and calls
• Zero maintenance requirements

"It's my favourite spot for breakfast and evening calls with international partners," Ted admits. "Colleagues visiting for meetings always comment on the unique outdoor furniture."

Why The MD Builds with His Own Product

Ted's garden chair project wasn't just about furniture - it was about proving the speed and simplicity claims we make to customers.

"How can I tell customers they can build outdoor dining furniture in their spare time if I haven't done it myself?" he explains. "One hour from start to finish - that's the PolyBrick® promise delivered."

Customer Validation

The real test came when Ted's neighbours started asking about his unique patio furniture. "Three people on my street have now built their own garden table and chairs using PolyBrick®," Ted laughs. "Word spreads quickly when you build something unconventionally."

The MD's Recommendation

"If I can build quality garden furniture in my lunch break, imagine what you could create with a weekend," Ted concludes. "But don't just take my word for it - grab some blocks and see for yourself how satisfying it is to build exactly what you want."

Ready to create your own custom garden furniture? Start with a simple one-hour chair project and discover why even our MD chooses PolyBrick® for his home.

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