All our Wooden Garden Furniture sets are treated with a preservative oil during their manufacture however we recommend application of teak oil or preservative prior to placing outside to maintain colour and finish. Once treated this must be maintained frequently to retain original outlook. If you decide not to treat your product it will lose its colour over time and turn silvery grey. This is a slow process and your item will not lose its colour evenly. It is best to decide and maintain the course of action of regular treatments or not treating at all before the item is placed outside.
Wood is a natural product. Small cracks and fissures are normal and these will open and close during the seasons. They do not affect stability of the product. On untreated items these cracks and fissures can be more apparent as the wood surface loses some of its oils and turns grey. This is normal and eventually they will close up a little as the colour becomes an even grey.
To prolong the life of your wooden garden furniture and to maintain its appearance, the furniture should be protected from severe weather conditions and stored under cover during winter with a liberal coating of oil. If your are not treating your product just place under cover in winter if required.