Rustic Oak Garden Garden Furniture certainly isn't for everyone; especially for those expecting a manufactured product, because these unique pieces are crafted. So what do we mean by "crafted" ? Well, to begin with it means that no two pieces (even of the same model) are the same because they are largely created by heavy, but hand-operated, machinery.
Not only is the human craftsman a medium for inconsistency, but the oak is too. Most of the pieces are of green oak construction, green oak being freshly sawn, new wood. Not only does each piece of oak have its own knots, patterns and other such characteristics, but its reputation as one of the hardest woods in the World makes it a challenge for any carpenter to work.
So, in short, we are conveying that this furniture is not just unique as whole, but each piece has its own unique characteristics imposed by the nature of both oak and craftsman. Those who can see beauty in this type of character will cherish their Rustic Oak Garden Furniture for a lifetime.
SUMMARY OF POINTS:
THIS IS FURNITURE FOR THOSE TRULY LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT this is garden furniture not only unique in its holistic design, but each piece must be expected to have differing characteristics to others of the same model. This is because carpenters have crafted hard, stubborn green or partially seasoned oak, using hand-controlled machinery and tools
EACH PIECE WILL NATURALLY DEVELOP MORE CHARACTER over a period of years the oak will develop splits, cracks and checking as it seasons, adding to its naturally beauty and uniqueness
THE WOOD MAY ALREADY HAVE THE CHARACTERISTICS DENOTED ABOVE because some parts of the furniture (particularly the table tops) are made using partially seasoned oak, the timber may already display evidence of splitting and shaking
SOME HARD WORK IS REQUIRED IN THE FIRST SUMMER the range is a composition of garden sculptures to treasure, not just a pieces of furniture, and unfortunately there is a price to pay for this fact. During its first summer it requires attention to help balance its natural seasoning process, requiring regular oiling, particularly during long hot spells. Use boiled Linseed to oil the furniture, which is manufactured under a number of brands including Morrells and Blackfriar
THE WOOD CAN BE LEFT TO GREY AFTER THE FIRST SUMMER after the first summer of care the wood can be left to grey thereafter, although it is possible to restore the original colour with thorough cleaning or sanding before oiling
OAK CONTAINS TANNIC ACID, WHICH MAY LEECH OUT during the early months tannic acid may leech out, causing staining to pale coloured surfaces. If this is a concern it can be removed using bleach, although it will naturally erode in the course of time
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