TEAK    MAINTENANCE

Teak is a hardwood tree, called Tectona grandis in latin. Apart from  being very stylish, it's also exceptionally durable and it needs very low maintenance.Do  note,  however,  that  the  latter  isn't  the  same  as“no

maintenance” .Below are a few tips on what to do, and what not to do.

At Skargaarden we only use only high grade teak, harvested from

carefully controlled plantations. You don't have to use any kind of pre- servatives or treatments to ensure the longevity of your outdoor teak.

NEW      FURNITURE

All our teak furniture are sanded and polished at delivery - but that's   it. If you're using the furniture outside, and they are exposed to water,they will get a bit rough. This is a natural process and is solved by sanding the teak. It usually only happens twice, in the beginning.

DON'T           OIL           OUTDOOR          TEAK          FURNITURE

Oiling teak is a good thing if you are planning on using the furniture indoors.  Outdoor teak  furniture  should not be  oiled.It will not make it last longer, but it will tie you into a tiresome maintenance routine.  Oiled teak is more likely to mildew and will cause irregular coloring   as it weathers.New  teak  furniture  often  appears  smooth  and“polished”-  this comes from the oil that occurs naturally in the wood. The oil on the surface of your teak will gradually evaporate when the furniture is outdoors (this is what happens when it turns grey). It's the oil that re-    mains below the surface that gives the wood its strength and durability. This is why Skargaarden teak can be left outside all year long.

SOME        SHADES        OF        GREY

As  mentioned  already,  left  outdoors,our teak  furniture will naturally    weather to a silver grey color. You will begin to notice this “greying”  in a few months, depending on the amount of sun and rain your furni-  ture is exposed to. During the weathering process there may be some   roughening of the grain, occuring in spots. You may even notice a few small cracks. Water spots or other discoloration may also occur during the weathering process. All these Haws will eventually even    out, and the furniture will take on a uniform  silver-grey color.It's a natural,  living material.

HOW   TO   KEEP   THE   ORIGINAL   COLOR

So, what if you don't fancy the grey color and want to keep the orig- inal dark color of the teak? Your piece of furniture can be restored, by cleaning it with mild, soapy water and a soft bristle scrub brush.A  good teak cleaner is also very effective.It requires no heavy scrubbing or polishing. A teak sealer can then be applied after cleaning, which will help to maintain the honey-like color of your teak. Teak sealer needs to be reapplied about once a year,and should not be applied to new teak. Remember to wipe your teak furniture clean with water  and a mild detergent and then let it dry - before you apply the sealer. Apply the sealer in a thin layer! Less is really more.

OTHER   TIPS   FOR   PROTECTING   AND   CARING   THE   TEAK

Cleaning your teak furniture every now and then is a good thing. It helps maintaining the general appearance and prevents dirt from build- ing up. Hosing it will do the trick, so it's not that much of an effort. Just don't use a high-preasure washer. As mentioned earlier, use a mild detergent and rinse afterwards. You may of course cover your furniture when you are not using it for a long period of time. That will help keep it clean and protected (especially in areas with a lot of tree sap or dust), but is not essential. If you do choose to use protective covers, it is very important that you use only“breathable”covers that don't trap the humidity, but allow constant ventilation. If you're in a region with cold and snowy winters,   we recommend you to store the furniture in a roof-covered place.

OUR              MATERIALS

All our teak, leather and glass is selected from a long-term perspec-tive of sustainability. Our teak comes from carefully selected approved plantations with the highest available quality. Our steel and aluminum   products need no maintenance, apart from gentle cleaning every now    and  then.

Our  outdoor  fabrics  are  from  Sunbrella  and  Serge Ferrari, both  lead- ing  companies  in the  development  of weather-resistant  fabrics. We use Urecel QuickDry foam in our cushions, that permits maximum water drainage and air circulation, to keep the cushions dry and fresh.

CUSHIONS & FABRICS

CUSHIONS YOU CAN LEAVE OUTDOORS

Our Cushions relies on some of the world’s most advanced te×tile technologies to create cushions youcan leave outside. Our high-quality materials are UV-resistant and specially treated to be splash resistant,all with no loss of comfort. The foam cores, created e×clusively  and synthetic fiber paddingare surrounded by a water-repellent, breathable, spun-bonded wrap. After a rain shower, allow your cushions to dry so as to protect them from mold stains. We recommend storing your cushions for the winter or when not in use for long periods, and using the covers to keep them at their best. Beforestoring, make sure the cushions are completely dry. Our materials meet the highest standards of quality for outdoor usage. All fabrics are easy to maintain

DRY+ CUSHION CONSTRUCTION

Dry+ cushions offer enhanced rain protection. Cushion cores are wrapped in an interlayer with a very high water-repellent rating of 10,000 mm. The special construction of the cushions ensures a very fast drying   process. All fabrics are specially treated to be stain- and water-repellent. Dry+ cushions are available for   any collections accompanied by this icon:

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

To clean cushions and fabric (e×cept leather and man-made leather), please follow the washing instructions inside your cushion. Most can be machine-washed and hung up to dry. Refer to the tag to verify. Persistent spots can be treated with the soft brush and the cleaning agent. Apply the agent with the brush using soft,

rotating movements, and then rinse with water. To protect from mold stains, always allow cushions to air- dry. For best results, clean stains as soon as they occur. Set-in stains may require professional cleaning . Do not dry clean as the dry cleaning process may warp or shrink stitching .

DRY+ CUSHION CONSTRUCTION