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Weather conditions (wind, rain, snow, hail, salty winds)
The outdoor furniture is designed to be used in normal outdoor weather conditions. Strong climatic
hazards or exceptional weather conditions can have repercussions on the look, correct use and lifespan
of the product. It is strongly advised to use tarpaulin with a ventilation system during the season when the
furniture remains outside.
Rain and humidity
If it is left out in water, the furniture will take several days to dry. Nothing abnormal in that, but ensure that
you wipe it to prevent the water from stagnating on it. The presence of prolonged humidity speeds up the
product ageing and favours the appearance of rust indeed mould.
Temperature conditions
Outdoor furniture is not made to bear low temperature conditions, even less winter temperatures, which
are likely to alter its correct operating and its surface condition. it is also sensitive to ambient humidity. It
is therefore advised to store it in a dry, ventilated and closed place. Putting a tarpaulin on it is therefore
not necessary. Before any siding, clean and dry the products well, to prevent the appearance of
unpleasant odours or mould.
If you do not have a dry, ventilated and closed place, the use of tarpaulin with a ventilation system is
essential to cover the furniture that remains outside. A protective tarpaulin in fact reduces the impact of
external aggressions (damage due to trees, animals, pollution,...) over its lifespan. If the floor is damp, it
is advised to insert a wedge between the floor and the feet to avoid a transfer of humidity. In the event of a
table that spends winter outside, giving a slight angle also prevents water and dead leaves collecting on
the tarpaulin.
In the event of prolonged non-use, if the storage and tidying away recommendations are not followed, the
result will be an accelerated deterioration to its surface condition and its correct operating.
Protection of the screws and bolts
Steel is a material that exposed to external elements (humidity, salty winds) will naturally oxidise. To
prevent the appearance of rust, our steel furniture is delivered original with an Epoxy treatment. However
this layer gradually disappears under the effect of external elements and must be renewed regularly. For
this, apply an anti-rust aerosol at least once at the beginning and end of the season (available in hardware
shops or DIY shops). Increase the treatment frequency every 3 months for furniture exposed to salty sea
winds.
The screws and bolts must also be the subject of such a treatment.
If the rust appears despite all that, it can easily be treated and removed with the usual products such as
white vinegar or citric acid. A cloth soaked with car polish can also allow you to remove the rust spots.
Finish with an anti-rust spray to protect the furniture, to apply regularly.