Proper maintenance of wood furniture is crucial to ensure its longevity and preserve its beauty. One of the key factors in maintaining wood furniture is controlling the humidity levels in your home. Ideally, the humidity should be kept at around 40% throughout the year.

During the summer months, when the air tends to be more humid, it is recommended to use air conditioners to regulate the humidity levels. Air conditioners not only cool the air but also remove excess moisture, helping to maintain the desired humidity level for your wood furniture.

On the other hand, during the winter months, when the air tends to be drier, it is advisable to use humidifiers to add moisture to the air. This helps prevent the wood from drying out and cracking due to the lack of humidity.

In addition to controlling humidity levels, it is important to protect wood furniture from direct sunlight. Sunlight can cause the wood to overheat and excessively dry out, leading to fading, cracking, and warping. Therefore, it is best to position your furniture away from windows or use curtains or blinds to block out direct sunlight.

Furthermore, it is crucial to avoid placing wood furniture above or near heat sources such as radiators, fireplaces, or heating vents. The heat can cause the wood to dry out and shrink, leading to cracks and damage. It is recommended to keep a safe distance between the furniture and heat sources to prevent any potential harm.

Conversely, it is also important to avoid exposing solid-wood furniture to excessively humid areas such as bathrooms. High humidity can cause the wood to absorb moisture, leading to swelling, warping, and mold growth. It is best to keep the furniture in areas with controlled humidity levels to prevent any damage.

If you have any concerns or uncertainties about the maintenance of your wood furniture, it is always advisable to seek professional advice. Our team is more than willing to assist you in ensuring that your solid-wood furniture can be passed down to future generations. We understand the value and sentimental attachment you may have to your furniture, and we are committed to helping you preserve its beauty and functionality.

Solid wood is a natural material that is susceptible to changes in humidity and temperature. We ship our products to various regions in North America, where humidity and temperature levels can vary greatly. To mitigate the effects of these fluctuations, our furniture is stained and sealed to provide protection. Additionally, our wood is dried to a moisture content of approximately 7% before manufacturing.

During the winter months, our furniture is manufactured in a climate with a relative humidity of 20% - 45%. In the summer, the manufacturing environment has a relative humidity of 45% - 85%.

It is important to note that changes in heating, cooling, or different climates can impact the fit and finish of our products if the relative humidity differs from the conditions in which the furniture was built. Heating can cause the furniture to dry out and shrink, while humid weather can cause the wood to swell and expand. To address these issues, we recommend using humidifiers during cold, dry heating seasons and dehumidifiers in humid climates. This will help control the stress that seasonal changes can place on solid wood furniture.

We advise customers to maintain a relative humidity level of 45% - 50% throughout the year. This will create a stable environment for the furniture and minimize the risk of damage.

It is worth noting that wood typically expands and contracts more along its width rather than its length due to the structure of the wood grain. The extent of expansion and contraction can vary by 1/2" to 1" depending on the width of the material and the humidity levels during different seasons.

If visible changes occur in our furniture products, it may indicate extreme swings in relative humidity. To address this, it is recommended to use humidifiers or dehumidifiers as necessary. In dry conditions, unfinished lines may become exposed, requiring touch-ups after the product has acclimatized.

The solid wood back material, made from tongue and groove materials, will also expand and contract. All our products are finished after assembly. If the boards contract, white lines may become visible between them, necessitating stain touch-ups.

Solid wood is a natural material that is susceptible to changes in humidity and temperature. We ship our products to various regions in North America, where humidity and temperature levels can vary greatly. To mitigate the effects of these fluctuations, our furniture is stained and sealed to provide protection. Additionally, our wood is dried to a moisture content of approximately 7% before manufacturing.

During the winter months, our furniture is manufactured in a climate with a relative humidity of 20% - 45%. In the summer, the manufacturing environment has a relative humidity of 45% - 85%.

It is important to note that changes in heating, cooling, or different climates can impact the fit and finish of our products if the relative humidity differs from the conditions in which the furniture was built. Heating can cause the furniture to dry out and shrink, while humid weather can cause the wood to swell and expand. To address these issues, we recommend using humidifiers during cold, dry heating seasons and dehumidifiers in humid climates. This will help control the stress that seasonal changes can place on solid wood furniture.

We advise customers to maintain a relative humidity level of 45% - 50% throughout the year. This will create a stable environment for the furniture and minimize the risk of damage.

It is worth noting that wood typically expands and contracts more along its width rather than its length due to the structure of the wood grain. The extent of expansion and contraction can vary by 1/2" to 1" depending on the width of the material and the humidity levels during different seasons.

If visible changes occur in our furniture products, it may indicate extreme swings in relative humidity. To address this, it is recommended to use humidifiers or dehumidifiers as necessary. In dry conditions, unfinished lines may become exposed, requiring touch-ups after the product has acclimatized.

The solid wood back material, made from tongue and groove materials, will also expand and contract. All our products are finished after assembly. If the boards contract, white lines may become visible between them, necessitating stain touch-ups.

Tabletop movement is a common occurrence in solid wood furniture, particularly in tables with and without leaves and breadboard ends. Solid top tables have a wood grain that runs the length of the table, while breadboard end grain runs across the table. It is important to note that solid top tables will naturally expand and contract in width, ranging from 1/2" up to 1", depending on the season or humidity level.

During the summer months, tables with higher humidity levels can expand wider than the breadboard ends by 1/2" to 1" in total width. Additionally, tables may bow down by as much as 1/2" to 1" in higher humidity. Conversely, in winter, the tabletop will shrink, resulting in a narrower width compared to the breadboard ends by 1/2" to 1" in total width. In winter months, tables may also curl up on the sides by up to 1/2" to 1". These fluctuations are normal for solid wood furniture tops.

It is important to note that tabletops, leaf pins, slides, and latches may experience stiffness due to humidity changes that occur after assembly and finishing. This is particularly true for Rough Sawn and Smooth Sanded Tables. The Rough Sawn texture typically helps hide or reduce the visibility of these natural differences. However, it is crucial to explain these characteristics to the end consumer before purchasing, as they are not considered Service & Warranty issues. Claims related to unevenness of tabletop surfaces and joints will not be considered warranty within these tolerances.

When placing solid wood furniture, caution should be exercised in concrete basements, outdoor storage areas, pools, and outdoor spaces. Our furniture is designed for use in stable home environments. Placing solid wood in unstable environments can stress the wood and coatings, potentially causing damage that is not covered under warranty.