I would not call it for outdoor use except where it is under a roof ... such as in a pavilion. And then it could still use a good finish.

Hi Yardvaark, appreciate your response!! I was planning to polyurethane it and I also have teak oil. Any other thoughts behind your recommendation? FYI, I live in Ft Lauderdale. Was planning to put it about 3 feet from the saltwater pool, in line with the
roof of the outdoor room.

Not sure if you are trying for a gazebo, arbor, or something else?

But at any rate whatever it is you are looking to build- what has your contractor said about using those items?

I'm no landscaper or expert but salt air is hard on plastics

The joints aren't for outdoor exposure. Regardless of finish.

ok

beesneeds this is along the lines of what we were hoping to use the post for. Our space is about 10x10. I was told it could be done ( although I haven't talked to him about the corrugated clear sheeting yet lol) but I like to come on houzz and hear all the thoughts out there.

Yardvaark Guess I need to revisit the plan.

you need some type of roofing