Zest 4 Leisure sources all of its timber
from responsibly-managed forests and
everything it designs and produces
meets the highest standards of
sustainability. Zest 4 Leisure ensures
that all timber and timber-related
products are certified to Forestry
Stewardship Council (FSC
®
).
This is vital not only for the health of the
planet, but also shows Zest 4 Leisure’s
commitment to the environment and to
responsible sourcing. Timber is a natural
material and, as such, will fit beautifully
within any outdoor space. This also
means that all Zest 4 Leisure pieces are
unique because every piece of timber
has its own distinctive features.
Every Zest 4 Leisure product is unique because each
piece of timber has its own distinctive, natural features.
Normal splits are
characteristics of timber.
Knots are characteristics
of timber.
Sun Bleaching & Green Spotting are not causes for concern and they
will fade over time when items are placed outdoors.
Slow grown timber from Eastern
Europe is ideal for timber garden
furniture. It produces a stronger
grain in the wood giving it more
durability and is said to be as
strong as some hard woods.
The benefits of slow grown timber
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Changes in temperature and humidity
will cause expansion and contraction
so Zest products need time to adjust to
where the owners live. A few splits or
cracks are part of the maturing process
and will not affect strength or durability.
Knots embedded in the wood are natural
and tell the story of the tree which made
them. Customers may notice variations
in colour but, once out in the garden and
exposed to the sun, colour and shading
will even out.
Most Zest 4 Leisure products are
pressure treated which protects the
timber from rot and means customers
will be able to enjoy the products in their
garden for many years.
Fresh pressure treatment sometimes
leads to a small amount of green-
spotting on the surface of new timber
as the natural salt leaves the wood. This
will fade away over time and is in no way
detrimental to quality or durability.
Splits and cracks occur naturally in
the timber grain due to changing
temperatures and humidity levels. They
are not usually a cause for concern
as they don’t affect the strength or
durability of the product. If however,
a 2p coin can fit into the split or crack
there may be an issue so it should be
reported to the retailer in writing with
photographic evidence.
Should you find a large split or dead knot, please email a photo to your retailer for investigation.
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