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rance 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, venti-
lated 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 ventila-
tion 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.
Maintenance of acacia
It's a natural material that lives and will therefore evolve over time and from exposure
to bad weather and UV rays. You can choose to treat it regularly to keep its original
shade or let it age naturally. If you let it evolve, it will veer to grey/green tones and
little cracks may appear. These changes are normal and do not affect the resistance or
durability of the furniture.
To keep the original shade you have to treat acacia with protective oil once to twice a
year. Clean furniture with a hard brush and hot soapy water or a jet keeping the recom-
mended distance before any treatment. Do not use high pressure jet. First of all sand
the table with coarse grain sandpaper then fine grain sandpaper to obtain an even
surface condition. Apply the oil by carefully respecting the oil manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Leave to dry, remove the excess oil with a cloth. Apply a second coat if the oil
manufacturer recommends it.
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.