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3/ Maintenance and ageing, siding
It is normal to note natural wear and tear of the product over time and with use, in the form of an
alteration of the colours and the state of the surface, the mechanical functions and tightening of the
screwed elements.
Tightening
The assembly parts of your product become loose over time. Think of tightening them regularly.
Exposure to UV rays
Over time, you can see a discoloration of the materials exposed to UV rays (textiles, paint, plastics), a
phenomenon also due to the rays of the sun as well as those of the moon. This evolution of colours
exposed to external elements is normal and concerns in particular bright colours.
Everyday maintenance
Your product is subject to external elements, it must therefore be regularly cleaned.
Remove stains immediately.
Clean with a damp cloth soaked in warm soapy water (or hot water for more marked dirt) or a
specific, adapted product.
Rinse thoroughly.
Finish with a clean, dry cloth.
If in doubt, consult a reseller or the material sheet on the Hesperide.com website.
In the absence of regular cleaning your product will imperatively deteriorate.
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 and the structure
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