Iroko/Teak like all hardwoods lose their minerals/salts and as they evaporate cracks will appear on the end grain (tops of chairs/end of tables/end of arms). This is normal. Sometimes the crack will open quite wide, especially in hot weather. They will close when it rains or is cooler. This cracking will not affect the stability of the furniture and in most cases occurs within the first few months and gets no worse.
  Treatment can help reduce cracking as the oils in Teak Oil replace some of that lost through evaporation.

  All our products have joints which have built in tolerances for “movement”. Wood is a natural product and expands/contracts with water content or when it dries out. This will not affect the strength or durability of the product.

  KEDDI OUTDOOR FURNITURE cushions are made using water resistant acrylic, so our cushions may be left out during a shower or overnight without worry. Our cushions are not totally waterproof so long term exposure to water is not recommended.