Frequently Asked
Questions/General Information
Select
from the two construction methods:
1) Hand Peeled Mortise and Tenon (see symbol below)
Depicts old-fashioned, quality
furnishings built to last a lifetime (and a whole lot longer!), using
wood-in-wood.
2) Bentwood Style with Bark On
Made
of durable hard maple, and carefully assembled to give you years of lasting
service and satisfaction.
Duane's favorite material
is hard maple. It is durable and beautiful in appearance.
Some woods, such as white oak, are naturally more weather resistant and withstand the
elements better as outdoor pieces. Duane crafts objects that combine the elements of
nature into a creation the pleases the viewer, while at the same time being functional.
Some of his pieces use peeled oak and maple for their smooth, interesting appearance.
Others, retain their bark to create a casual, rustic feeling. Split wood backs and seats,
using oak, maple, or ash, highlight the inner grain patterns of the wood. The strength and
durability of a chair or plant stand is sometimes underestimated because of the beauty of
the piece. By using only top quality hardwoods, they are built to be strong and functional
as well as aesthetically pleasing.
"Can I use my
furniture outdoors?"
Yes and no. Materials, construction,
and your living climate determine whether each piece is suitable for the
outdoors. Typically, bentwood pieces require a roof over them. It doesn't really
hurt it if it gets rained on occasionally and as long as it has an opportunity
to dry (in fact one of the easiest ways to clean it is to hose it off), but if
continuously exposed to outdoor elements it will begin to
deteriorate.
The White Oak Garden Bench and
Butt Cutt Benches are constructed of naturally rot-resistant materials
and are made for outdoor use! And... incorporate your choice of exterior
finishes.
"What type of
finished is used on the furniture?"
Bentwood furniture has a
linseed oil, polyurethane finish. Exterior pieces incorporate a spar varnish
and/or colored deck finish.
"What type of wood
is used in the construction?"
Bentwood furniture is all
framed in hard maple. Bent parts are ash and hazel. Seats and backs are maple,
ash, and oak... your choice. Exterior pieces are made of
rot-resistant northern white oak, white pine, and tamarack.
"What are my
options for shipping my Wildwood furniture?"
We ship UPS, unless it is too large,
then we ship by motor freight. Call for an estimate of shipping charges.
"Will the chair fit
my body?" or "Will the furniture fit my living space?"
Chairs are designed for the
"average" sized person. Since we are custom builders, we can make each
piece just for you... a little smaller? A little larger? About your furniture...
again, each piece can be customized to your needs. It's as easy as
getting out your tape measure.
