Use and Care Manual

Wood is a natural product and requires special care when exposed to the weather.
See some important information tips:
Wood is a natural product and is said to be alive. When exposed to climate
change (sun, rain, dry and humidity air, heat and cold), cracks and roughness are likely
to occur. Alteration in the tonality and texture, are not a defect, but characteristic of a
natural product. This furniture is elaborated with wood moisture in a suitable
percentage to maintain the balance between retractions caused by the sun and dry air,
as well expansions resulting from rain and moist air. If your furniture is exposed for a
long period to only one of the extreme climate situations, it results in wood behavior
imbalance.
Excessive contact with the sun causes retractions and cracks, canoeing the larger
boards, besides loosening the screws, that must be retightened. In case of excessive
contact with water, wood can expand, misaligning the meeting of parts with opposite
direction fibers. To enjoy your furniture for much longer, keeping it always beautiful and
resistant, is rather easy. Just follow these tips:
 Wash your furniture with water, with or without the aid of mild soap.
 Once it is completely dry, evaluate the surface. If necessary, lightly sand
the wood with a fine sandpaper.
 Apply linseed or teak oil.
 Clean surface with a foam pad (optional)
Application of linseed or teak oil is recommended after the first six months of
use. After this first application, repeat the process annually.
Rain can cause the transfer of pigmentation from the wood for the floor in the
first days of use. These spots will disappear naturally after a few days or just washing
the floor.