Barlow Tyrie Warranty & Care

Information is provided by Barlowe Tyrie and is subject to change.
Sunnyland Furniture provides this information as a courtesy to our customers and is not liable for the information provided.

We warrant that our furniture is fit for its intended, reasonable use for a period of five years from the date of purchase. We also warrant that our products are free from defective materials and workmanship, which does not include any small cracks in the end grain of wooden furniture. Special conditions or exceptions to this warranty may apply to some items when intended for use commercially or by the general public; please contact us for details. Items not manufactured by us, which includes cushions, are supplied with their respective manufacturers' warranty. To make a warranty claim please contact your point of purchase.

What are the properties of teak?

Teak is a deciduous hardwood tree from the highlands of Southeast Asia; it does not come from tropical rainforests. Teakwood has a naturally high oil content, which makes it both stable and resistant to rotting when exposed to climatic extremes. For centuries, this special quality has made teakwood the preferred choice for marine decking and construction and makes it the premium timber for outdoor furniture.

Where does the wood you use come from?

We manufacture our wooden furniture from Teak, which we source legally from plantations in Brazil and Indonesia.

Brazil The private plantation from which we have sourced our Teak in Brazil has just attained FSC certification.

Indonesia Nearly all Teak in Indonesia comes from government owned plantations on the island of Java. If properly managed, this source would qualify for FSC certification and a few forest districts achieved this recognition between the years 1998 and 2000. Unfortunately, around that time the plantations became subject to large scale illegal felling and theft of the logs, which eventually resulted in withdrawal of the FSC certificates previously granted. Manufacturers of cheap garden furniture use most of the stolen Teak. Currently, some forest districts are working towards reinstatement of their FSC certificate but we have no timetable for this.

Parasols The wood we use for the parasols we manufacture is Agathis, which comes from government owned plantations on the island of Java.

Audit Proforest is an independent company that specializes in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of policy that leads to sustainable forest management. In 2004, we asked ProForest to undertake an audit on the legality and sustainability of the Teak and Agathis we source for our production. Their audit report confirmed this to be the case.

Future Policy Our policy is to move as quickly as possible to FSC certification of most of our furniture.

What is the teak weathering process?

Over a few months in an outdoor environment, untreated teak will weather to a silver grey colour, which is due to the action of sunlight.

Why does new teak sometimes have 'wild' dark or orange stripes?

These markings are perfectly normal and will disappear within a few days, following exposure to the UV spectrum in natural sunlight. These marks are often apparent following the kilning process, which we use to lower the moisture content of the timber prior to manufacture. Kilning reduces the incidence of small cracks that can appear in the furniture due to the changes in temperature and humidity encountered in an outdoor environment.

Why do cracks occasionally appear in my teak furniture?

Teakwood is a natural material and fine cracks in the end grain of components, e.g. legs and arms, may appear due to changes in temperature and humidity and the consequent change in moisture content of the wood. This is normal, especially in heavier components and it will not affect the serviceability of your furniture.

How do you clean teak?

Teakwood will naturally weather from golden brown to a silver grey colour. We recommend the following range of our care products to maintain your Teak furniture.

Barlow Tyrie Teak Cleaner - will quickly remove accumulated dirt.

Barlow Tyrie Teak Stain Guard - forms an invisible layer to protect your teak from everyday stains such as butter, oil and red wine, making the cleaning of accidental spills an easy task.

Barlow Tyrie Teak Colour Guard - will maintain the golden brown colour of new teak by using UV inhibitors to prevent the natural greying process and pigment enhancers to help maintain the natural colour of teak.

Do I need to oil my teak furniture?

Treating with teak oil or other preservatives is not necessary, it will not extend the life of your furniture and is purely cosmetic. We do not recommend oiling your furniture.

Do I need to store my furniture during the winter?

No, all our furniture can be left outdoors, uncovered, all year round. If you choose to cover your furniture during the winter then you should use a material that allows it to breathe.