Can a whiteboard be used in an outdoor or semi-outdoor environment?

Standard whiteboards are not designed for outdoor use. Moisture causes laminate and porcelain surfaces to degrade, warps wood or MDF frames, and causes steel frames to rust. Direct sun bleaches and degrades dry-erase surfaces. For temporary outdoor use (a covered patio, a semi-outdoor pavilion), a glass whiteboard or a porcelain panel on a stainless frame handles moisture better than wood-framed or melamine boards — but even these should be protected from rain and direct weather. There are specialty outdoor weatherproof writing surfaces and chalk-finish outdoor boards for truly outdoor applications. For a covered meeting pavilion or outdoor classroom, a glass or porcelain board with a weather-resistant frame is the most practical choice. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.