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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.