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STAINLESS STEEL<br />
We use #304 grade stainless steel in<br />
our products. It contains minimum of<br />
18% chromium and 8% nickel to retain<br />
an austenitic structure at all temperatures.<br />
Grade #304 is the most<br />
versatile and the most widely used<br />
of all stainless steels. Its chemical<br />
composition, mechanical properties,<br />
weld ability and corrosion/oxidation<br />
resistance provide the best all-round<br />
performance stainless steel.<br />
It is used in all industrial, commercial<br />
and domestic fields because of<br />
its good corrosion and heat resisting<br />
properties. The surface finish on<br />
Stainless Steel is finely developed<br />
and maintained during finishing process<br />
to ensure pleasing aesthetic appearance<br />
of Stainless Steel.<br />
MAINTENANCE<br />
Stainless steel is generally resistant<br />
to corrosion. Natural hazards such<br />
as dust and moisture in the air can<br />
attack the finish on this type of outdoor<br />
furniture. A regular cleaning of<br />
stainless steel frames is required on<br />
a monthly basis to remove natural<br />
deposits such as salts. Use fresh<br />
water only; spray the frames down<br />
thoroughly at a high hose pressure.<br />
A soft dusting cloth can then be used<br />
to enhance the surface.<br />
TEAK<br />
Teak is a close grained hardwood<br />
with high natural oil content. It is<br />
highly resistant to rotting and almost<br />
impervious to the effects of sun, rain,<br />
frost or snow. These characteristics<br />
make it the ideal timber for all outdoor<br />
applications. Many other hardwoods<br />
are used for outdoor furniture<br />
and some are even marketed as ‘teak<br />
substitutes’, however, there is no<br />
substitute for teak and no other hardwood<br />
will perform to the same standard<br />
as teak in outdoor conditions.<br />
MAINTENANCE<br />
Teak does not require any special<br />
maintenance routine. Left outside,<br />
the exposed surfaces of the furniture<br />
will become a soft silvery grey in color.<br />
Besides, weather will cause some<br />
surface erosion leading to slight surface<br />
roughness, possible mildew and<br />
checking. Checking is a natural process<br />
that occurs when teak develops<br />
small cracks in the end grain. However,<br />
this does not affect the durability<br />
of teak furniture.<br />
Only premium grade plantation<br />
grown teak is used in Aqua Teak®<br />
furniture. The features of premium<br />
grade teak are consistent grain structure,<br />
the absence of knots, splits or<br />
cracks. All teak furniture comes in<br />
natural smooth finish.<br />
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