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Room Climate Control
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rst cut contains more than 50 percent water. When it is prepared for furniture
is porous and responds to its environment. If the room has high humidity it will absorb it and expand
and if the humidity is low it will lose moisture and shrink.
It is important that the humidity levels in the room be controlled from extremes of too much
temperature and humidity can damage an
The Ideal Environment for Fine Furniture
Fine wood furniture will have fewer problems when its environment is controlled at a temperature
environment outside of those limits can and will shrink or expand and may develop some small
cracks which are not material or structural defects.
With the minor changes in temperature and humidity doors and drawers may swell and be
Avoid Direct Sunlight
Keep the furniture out of direct sunlight. Ultraviolet rays will fade colors and in some cases
darken them. It can also cause crazing or hair line crack
Proper Storage
In General
Protect furniture surface from hot or extremely cold items.
Use coasters under hot or cold beverages
Protect tops from pens, markers and crayons
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Do not drag items across the surface of the furniture.
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Do not wax the furniture as wax build up can destroy the natur
Keep the furniture level so doors and drawers open and close freely.
Clean with a damp, not wet, cloth. Use only a mild soap. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
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