TEAK CARE & INFORMation About your teak furniture and how to care for it Teak is one of the most durable and stable hardwoods in the world. Our outdoor Teak furniture is manufactured to the highest quality standards using only 100% FSC® certified plantation teakwood. Due to its high density and natural oil content, Teak is extremely stable and resistant to decay even when exposed to the elements. When left outdoors, Teak furniture will naturally weather to a Silver-Grey colour as the pigments in the surface layer of the wood begin to fade away. You will begin to notice this ‘greying’ after a few months, depending on the amount of sunlight, rain exposure. It will take around 12 months for the Teak to weather completely. Even after many years, naturally weathered premium grade Teak will remain in excellent structural condition.

1. natural grain 2. checking 3. LAMINATION TYPICAL WOOD FEATURES As a natural material, Teak wood goes through a settling and aging process after being harvested, sawn, kiln dried and finally manufactured into outdoor furniture. During this settling process, some small cracking or “checking” may occur on the table edges. This is perfectly normal as the wood expands and contracts naturally outdoors. This breathing of the Teak will settle as the wood becomes acclimatised to its local climate conditions. It does not affect the structural stability of the furniture in any way.

1 - NATURAL WOOD GRAIN This image shows he natural end grain of the Teak wood. These lines are the trees growth rings and showcase the natural timeless characteristics of the wood. The top image shows where Teak specific, 2-part Epoxy glue is used to strengthen the edge along a natural grain feature - this is not cracking or a product defect.

2 - CHECKING This image shows natural expansion and contraction of the Teak wood resulting in small cracks or “checking”. This is part of the natural aging process of the timber as it settles into its new environment. This does not affect the furniture structure or durability and is not a product fault

3 - TYPICAL LAMINATION To produce the wide-board effect, we use a specialised lamination method as shown using a Teak specific 2-part Epoxy glue. These laminations can be susceptible to cracking at the end of the slats due to moisture intake over time but will not deter from the durability of your product. NATURAL TEAK FINISH Due to the natural characteristics of Teak, after a few months the Natural Golden-Brown appearance will fade to a timeless Silver-Grey colour. This process may take up to 12 months depending on the exposure to the elements. This colour shift has no impact on the stability of the furniture and is a natural process. The “new” Teak colour can be maintained using a Teak specific wood restoring product.

INSTANT GREY FINISH (IF APPLICABLE) Using world renowned Golden Care timber finishing products, we are able to create the natural aged Teak Silver-Grey appearance instantly, without the need to wait for it to occur naturally. This timeless appearance is achieved by applying the Instant Grey product during the manufacturing process as detailed below; 1 - PREPARATION After Kiln drying and production into furniture, the Teak is prepared for final finishing through thorough sanding, cleaning and inspection. The moisture content of the teak he is precisely recorded here, and only timber within the correct moisture range will continue in the manufacturing process. 2 - INSTANT GREY APPLICATION The Instant Grey formula is applied by hand, in specific measure, to ensure the correct application is achieved on each and every piece of furniture. This Eco Safe product transforms new Golden-Brown Teak into an aged Driftwood-Grey colour. This finish can be reapplied by the end user later to freshen up the finish. 3 - DRYING OF THE INSTANT GREY After application of the Instant Grey, the furniture is stored in racks to ensure correct drying of the finish. Only after several days is the finished furniture ready for packaging. As mentioned, during this time the Teak wood will continue to settle and small cracks or “checks” may appear, however this is completely normal. 1. preparation 2. application 3. drying CLEANING, CARE AND PROTECTION Periodic cleaning of your teak furniture will help to maintain it’s beautiful appearance and prevent the build-up of dirt and grime. The teak must be hosed with fresh water before cleaning. Do not use a high pressure washer. Clean the timber with warm soapy water and a soft bristled brush or Scotch-Brite pad. Make sure to perform the cleaning out of direct sunlight. Teak is a very forgiving hardwood, and any scratches, scrapes and stubborn stains (like oil and red wine) can usually be removed using a light to medium grade sandpaper. Weathered teak furniture may take on some of its original colour after heavy cleaning, however, over time it will return back to its beautiful Silver-Grey appearance.

Included with your new Teak Outdoor Furniture is a protective cover. We recommend you cover your furniture when not in use to help keep it clean and protected from the elements.