Wooden Garden Furniture Care: Preserve Beauty for Decades

Seasonal Protection Strategy

Wood reacts to its environment. Ideal: indoor winter storage. Alternative: breathable weather cover with peaked center for water runoff. Avoid cheap plastic—traps moisture, causes damage.

Natural Wood Behavior

• Hot weather cracks: Normal on end grain. Close when humidity returns. No structural impact.
• Patina/silvering: Inevitable color shift to silvery-gray. Exact hue depends on exposure.
• Sap/resin spots: Brush off crystallized resin. Sticky residue: scrape with knife, clean with white spirit. Dark spots under trees = sap/aphid excretions.

Teak Oil Maintenance (Optional)

Slows weathering, minimizes surface cracks, preserves original color. Process:

1. Remove all dirt: stiff brush + warm soapy water
2. Dry completely
3. Lightly sand rough areas
4. Apply teak oil sparingly with lint-free cloth
5. Focus on end grain, hidden surfaces, joints
6. Wipe excess
7. Dry fully before use (protects clothing)
8. Repeat once or twice per season maximum

Critical: Never oil over dirt—creates permanent black stains where oil and dirt mix.

Winter Protocol

Indoor storage preferred. If impossible: quality breathable cover, peaked center for drainage.

Quick Reference Checklist

• White spirit removes sap residue
• Dry completely before any treatment
• Sand rough areas
• Teak oil sparingly with lint-free cloth
• Dry thoroughly before use
• Once or twice per season

Proper care ensures your investment remains beautiful and functional throughout its lifetime.