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At Gamping Sono Furniture we strongly believe that if something is
worth doing then it is worth doing properly. All of our designs are
genuinely made by hand from the finest quality materials using only
traditional carpentry techniques. By concentrating on these
fundamental basics Handicraft Gallery produces high quality furniture to last
a lifetime.
As
traditional carpenters we employ a wide variety of carpentry
techniques to ensure that we produce a superior and long lasting
product. We specialize in using mortise and tenon joints where
appropriate to give enhanced strength and structural integrity. We
also employ a wide variety of construction techniques including
dovetail joints, biscuits joints, miters joints, dado and rabbet
joints and of course chamfering on most side edges.
We
prefer to use teak dowels for outdoor furniture and mahogany dowels
(or pegs) for indoor furniture as fixings. However, sometimes
the use of a modern stainless steel screw is stronger than a
traditional dowel. If a screw is used in the construction then it
will be countersunk and a teak pellet (or cap) is then fitted into
the recess and hand sanded to ensure a beautiful and clean
fit.
We really care about how we make our furniture, it is not
simply a production process for our carpenters but an art form, and
whilst many designs will look the same, every piece will be
unique!
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There are several factors
that should be considered when purchasing teak furniture to
help guarantee it will last a lifetime. |
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1 |
Verify that the furniture is constructed of 100%
premium teak wood or mahogany wood , original teak and
others wood buy from PERHUTANI that do not provide
the longevity and dependability of authentic teak.
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We
recommend that furniture be purchased from manufacturer's who
use only plantation grown teak, which is reforested and
government regulated. |
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The presence of knots, often covered by heavy oiling,
is indicative of inferior, young teak wood and will not be as
durable as fully matured teak. |
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Make sure the construction is completed utilizing
proper materials; solid brass or stainless steel fittings,
solid pieces of wood and heavy weight teak for thick
composition. Some manufacturers / retailers offer a
lighter construction of teak furniture at a reduced cost, but
this type of construction does not offer the longevity and
reliability of heavier constructions.
Some manufacturers will treat furniture made of other
woods and materials with teak oil. These manufacturers simply
their furniture is actually teak indoor and outdoor is just as durable,
dependable and resistant to insects and harsh elements as
genuine teak furniture is. These claims are false; while the
oil does aid in adding some resistance and durability to other
woods, the oil needs to be re-applied often. Furniture
constructed with teak wood is able to withstand the elements
for a century or more.
Especially product for Outdoor
Furniture |
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Perhaps this is the most crucial, prior to
construction, teak wood must be kiln dried, not air or sun
dried, precisely to an optimal moisture content of 14 - 20%.
This allows the furniture to dry to the core and eliminates or
reduces cracking, splitting, and warping for decades.
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It
is essential to not fall in a pit to “teak-like” offers and
scams or succumb to lower priced, but lower quality furniture
without first following these few key considerations; which
will assure that your investment brings you beauty and
functionality for generations to come.
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