Congratulations on your purchase of finely crafted hardwood furniture. This furniture will last for many
years if you follow these simple guidelines, and understand ahead of time how you wish it to look, as it will weather uniquely to your conditions and settings over a period of time.

All of our products are made of solid wood for beauty and durability, and are designed to enhance your garden and outdoor living space. While our products can certainly be used indoors, they are made of
a hard wood that is known to last outdoors through many seasons. You may want adjust the care and maintenance of your furniture depending on how you want it to look. Wood generally, is a natural material whose appearance and qualities will change over time when left outdoors and untreated.

Silver Gray Finish

If left untreated your furniture will change naturally to a silver-grayish tone, dependent upon your environmental conditions. For example, dark spots may appear if the furniture is placed in a shady wooded area. This natural change can also be affected by bird droppings, sap, or other local conditions, which may stain or affect the surface. To keep it weathering as evenly as possible, it is recommended that you clean
your furniture regularly throughout the seasons.

Original Finish

Your furniture has been treated with a special blend of Teak Oil prior to packing. This deepens the original color of this beautiful wood, and also works to preserve and protect the surface during shipping and
storage. If you would like to maintain this original finish, please follow these guidelines:

• Clean your furniture before re-treating with Teak Oil. Remove sap or resin with a scraper, sharp knife
or razor blade. Remove any residue with mineral spirits. Use a stiff brush and warm soapy water in the direction of the grain.

• It is normal for some resin to appear on the surface of the furniture when it is first put out in the hot sun.
These ‘resin dots’ are small, clear, and typically hardened. They can easily be removed with a scraper, sharp knife or razor blade.

• Some rough spots may appear as a result of exposure to the elements. These can be lightly sanded in
the direction of the grain. Work first with steel wool before moving to a more abrasive sandpaper that may not be neccessary.

• Apply the teak oil with a soft dry cloth, giving particular attention to the end grain, hidden surface
areas and any joints. Wipe excess oil off with a clean cloth prior to drying. Make sure the oil has dried completely prior to using furniture.

• Frequency of treating the furniture will depend on your local conditions, and whether it is stored or
protected during winter conditions. Regular treatments will slow down the graying/weathering process and will minimize any surface irregularities.