Please ensure that your furniture is used as it was intended. Do not sit on arms of lounges, do not sit or stand on table tops, and do not pivot on the legs of chairs.
All flat-packed furniture must be assembled as per the manufacturer’s instructions, failure to do so may void your warranty. it should also be oiled/waxed when taken out of packaging and being assembled as it will be dry from packaging. Change in weather conditions may cause the timber to expand and contract. Due to this natural movement in timber, you will need to re-tension the bolts occasionally. This will prevent damage to the joints of the furniture. Perform a hardware check every few months.
Timber
Avoid placing timber furniture in direct sunlight, as the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause the wood to dry out. Position furniture underneath a roof to minimize damage due to sun and rain.
Natural timbers and recycled timbers have natural characteristics such as; colour, veins, knots, grain, cracks, splits, stress marks, nicks, indentations and/or bows, are not considered a fault in any way, but enhance that feature of the table. Each of these characteristics are expected to develop or evolve over time. Please be aware that checking and small hairline cracks in timber furniture are a natural occurrence of your furniture settling into its new environment, this will not affect the durability of your setting and is not covered under warranty.
Clean spills from timber furniture with a soft cloth moistened with warm, soapy water, dry completely to avoid water marks. Do not use harsh detergents, chemicals or general cleaning products on the wood. Avoid using abrasive cloths, brushes and cleaners.
All timber will naturally weather to silver grey if left outdoors unprotected. Oiling/waxing your furniture is recommended 3-4 times a year although the frequency will vary according to the climatic conditions in your area and exposure to the elements your furniture is subjected to. Drovers recommend Howard’s ORANGE OIL, FEED N WAX or SUNSHIELD to nourish and protect.
The legs of your furniture are the most vulnerable when it comes to water damage. Covering the bottoms of each leg with rubberized material will help to stop damage from water being absorbed.
We recommend that a good quality furniture cover be placed over furniture when not in use.
Boatwood
If your Boatwood furniture is exposed to the elements it will fade, crack and split. Keeping it indoors or in an alfresco area under a roof will extend the life and require less maintenance.
Using a marine varnish not only protects the paint from fading, but also helps protect it from all of the elements such as damaging UV rays and humidity (causing the wood to expand and then contract). These varnishes are typically designed not only to protect the wood, but also to give it the flexibility and UV protection.
Because our furniture is made from reclaimed Boatwood, it requires the same maintenance as an actual fishing boat. We recommend protecting your furniture with marine varnish for both indoor and outdoor use, for ease of application this is available in a spray can. If it is going outdoors and exposed to sunlight, rain, etc, we recommend finishing as needed (typically every 6-8 months).