Outdoor rocking chair

Tite Bond III is more water proof than than II but I think you could use II in the conditions you described. A good UV protective varnish/poly should be OK.

I applaud your choice to renovate the old rocker. There is character and charm in older pieces that is difficult to achieve in new pieces.
1. I would think Titebond III would work, although you may want to consider a poly glue, I believe Titebond has a product, but there are several. These would withstand the damp weather.

2. As far as finish, it may depend on the wood. If the wood is not open pore (like oak) you could use an oil finish. For durability, Watco has an ‘Outdoor’ finish and Waterlox has a ‘Marine’ finish available.

I have used spar varnish on the wood slats my outdoor grill and it performed well, although it was not a ‘show piece’.

Good luck on the rocker…I would like to see it when finished…I am currently refinishing an old rocker (inside variety) that I will need to cane the seat.

John