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Root furniture is made from the roots of teak trees felled many years ago. They are often removed from the earth when the land is being worked for eventual use as agricultural land. These roots may have been stored unused and awaiting a purpose for a very long time. As each root is unique, no two pieces will be the same. For a unique focalpoint, this cannot be beaten!
Treating the furniture for outdoor use:
All furniture will come from the factory with a wax finish. The wax will dissolve if left outside or to speed up the process use a brush and soapy water to remove the wax. Once the wax is removed teak oil or linseed oil can be used or an exterior wood sealant can be applied. Wood treatments and sealants often change the colour of the furniture, so ask your local hardware shop for advice on the finish you are looking for. The treatment / sealant will need to be reapplied every season. Alternatively you can leave untreated, this will result in the wood becoming a silvery colour.
Treating the furniture for indoor use:
Reapply bees wax every month to retain the woods lustre and build up a patina enriching the surface. A good quality wax rather than a spray is best as this will give moisture and nutrients to the wood.
As wood is a natural material it will react to each environment differently. When kept indoors, in dry conditions, some shrinkage or movement of the wood should be expected. In most cases this will not affect the structural stability of the furniture. This of course is more likely if used in a conservatory of similar environment.
Due to the nature of the reclaimed wood, imperfections including holes and scorch marks are inevitable and should be accepted as part of the character of the furniture. Should imperfections need to be treated dark furniture wax can be used in many cases.
Dimensions are approximate due to the non-standard size and shape of the component parts as this furniture uses wood salvaged from old buildings etc. While in the main this product is made from reclaimed teak it is sometimes necessary to use new wood. This wood is chosen from government accredited managed forests
Approximate dimensions: 800mm x 2000mm x 2000mm
As every piece of this root furniture is unique, we will provide a selection of options prior to dispatch
£999.00 |
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