Materials & Accessories
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Which materials does Barlow
Tyrie use?
We combine the highest quality materials
with superior craftsmanship and design
to produce our furniture, resulting in
worldwide recognition for excellence. We
have combined stainless steel with
Textilene® or Sunbrella® slings and
premium grade teak with an all-weather
cord woven from Olefin®. We powder-
coat aluminium and stainless steel frames
and use synthetic woven materials to
produce contemporary furniture to our
traditional high standard.
TEAK
What are the properties of teak?
Teak is a deciduous hardwood tree from
managed plantations; it does not come
from tropical rainforests. Teak has a
naturally high oil content, making it
stable and resistant to rotting when
exposed to climatic extremes. For
centuries these unique qualities have
made teak the preferred choice for
marine decking and construction; hence
it is considered the premium timber for
outdoor furniture.
Teak wood will naturally weather from
golden brown to a silver-grey patina colour.
What is a FLEGT licence?
Our teak products are made of FLEGT-
licensed wood from Indonesia. The legality
of the wood is assured through Indonesia’s
national timber legality assurance
system, SVLK, a mandatory legality and
sustainability certification system, and
the FLEGT licensing scheme. FLEGT
licences show that a country manages its
forests according to forest management
and environment laws and labour and
community welfare legislation. FLEGT
licences show that logging rights have
been granted according to the law and
that timber is legally harvested. The
licences also confirm that products
comply with legal requirements for trade
and export and that required taxes and
fees are paid. FLEGT licensed wood is
considered to comply with the EU Timber
Regulation fully. Customers who place
our FLEGT-licensed timber products on
the EU market do not need to undertake
further due diligence.
For further information on SVLK https://
www.flegtlicence.org/svlk-indonesia-s-
timber-legality-assurance-system and
FLEGT see https://www.flegtlicence.org/
flegt-licences-from-indonesia
What is rustic teak?
The Titan range incorporates “Rustic
Teak”, which is laminated and includes
a beautiful wild grain pattern and will
also have knots that give it a rugged
farmhouse appeal. Rustic teak wood is
a natural product that will react with
the outdoor elements and look more
rustic as the product ages. The laminated
wood will start to part, and the wood will
turn a lovely shade of silver. This is its
natural course.
What is the teak weathering process?
Over time in an outdoor environment,
untreated teak furniture exposed to the
sun will turn a beautiful silver-grey colour.
The length of time this takes will vary with
climatic conditions. Not only is it common
for a teak bench, chair, or table to last 70
years standing out in the elements, it is
also common to pass down such furniture
to future generations as an heirloom.
Why do occasional cracks appear
on my furniture?
Teak is a natural material, and as such fine
cracks in the end grain of components,
e.g., legs and arms, may appear and then
disappear with variations in the weather
and the consequent change in the
moisture content of the wood. Such fine
cracks are expected, especially in heavier
components, and will not affect the life
or serviceability of your furniture.
Do I need to store my furniture
during the winter?
No, Barlow Tyrie teak furniture can be
left outdoors, uncovered, all year round.
If you choose to cover your furniture
outdoors during the winter, you should
use a material that allows the wood to
breathe. Optional furniture covers and
storage bags are available.
How can teak furniture be
maintained?
We recommend the following range of
our Barlow Tyrie products to care for and
maintain your teak furniture. For
additional information on this range,
please see https://www.teak.com/care.
Teak Cleaner (4TC) – will quickly remove
accumulated dirt.
Teak Colour Guard (4TCG) – will maintain
the golden-brown colour of the new teak by
using UV inhibitors to prevent the natural
greying process and pigment enhancers
to help keep the natural colour of teak.
Teak Stain Guard (4TSG) forms an invisible
layer to protect your teak from everyday
stains such as butter, oil, and red wine,
making cleaning accidental spills easy.
If you live in the UK and wish to maintain
your furniture using our care products
but do not wish to do the work yourself,
we recommend you contact www.
andrewbanks.co.uk, who can provide a
regular or one-time service according to
your needs.
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.
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