Breswa Outdoor Furniture

Payment Terms

You will receive an automated email after completing your purchase with payment details and further instructions. Payment must be made in full prior to delivery and a maximum of 3 days after auction closes (unless prior arrangement has been made).

Payment Options

We accept payment via cash, online/internet banking, and VISA / MASTERCARD via Paynow. Please contact us directly for LAYBY payment options, if available.

Bank:

Kiwibank

Account Name:

Breswa Outdoor Furniture

Account No.:

38-9011-0119518-00

When making payment please remember to include the auction reference number.

GST/Tax Invoices

All of products come with a GST Tax invoice that is automatically sent via email upon completion of the purchase.

Collection / Delivery

COLLECTION: Is available by request from our premises in Whenuapai, Auckland. However delivery is recommended.

DELIVERY: Recommended for all Auckland based orders as it is affordable & hassle free, offered during normal working hours only. Our delivery fee covers a driver only who will offload the product from the vehicle only (unless there are helpers organised for your end, and time allows for moving more into place).

FREIGHT: We offer nationwide freight for all items via Fastway Couriers (smaller items) and StraitNZ Freight or TOLL Tranzlink (larger items). Most larger items are provided as partially assembled kit-sets to save you paying high "volumetric" freight costs.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

Breswa Outdoor Furniture does not offer refunds on any purchases, nor do we accept cancellations after payment has been successfully made. Please select your purchase carefully or contact us if you have any questions before completing the purchase. Faults with the product that are covered by our structural warranty will be repaired, this excludes weathering, wear and tear etc. Photographic proof may be required to prove that it is actually a manufacturing fault with the product.

What timber do you use?

NZ Pine (Pinus Radiata), Macrocarpa (Cyress) and Eucalyptus; ask for other species.

What fixings do you offer?

We offer Galvanised nails and optional upgrades to either Galvanised or Stainless Steel Screws as an option for coastal situations; please contact us for more information.

Where can you deliver to?

We offer nationwide delivery options (both assembled and in kit-set) for all of our products.

Do you offer Custom Design & Build?

Yes, Brent is a qualified Architect and able to offer custom design and build solutions for most situations. We often feature our new products/custom design and builds on our Facebook Store page.

Company Name:

Breswa Outdoor Furniture Limited

Address:

Karaka Road Whenuapai Auckland

Phone:

09 948 6480

Hours:

Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm (By appointment)

We will never give, lease, sell or otherwise disclose your personal information to any other third party. Any information that you give to Breswa Outdoor Furniture will be held with the utmost care. Your right to privacy is paramount. The team at Breswa Outdoor Furniture want to ensure that your experience is as safe and enjoyable as possible. Your decision to trust and provide us with personal information such as your name, address, email address, and phone number(s) enables us to provide you with an efficient and high level of customer service that we take pride in. Of course we will likely need to pass on your contact details is to a courier company for the purpose of delivery of your purchased product(s).

Softwood or Hardwood Timber?

Wood has two classifications: softwood and hardwood. Softwood is (unsurprisingly) softer and grows faster, thus more sustainable and much less expensive than hardwood. The Pine we use is pressure-treated to resist insect damage (borer etc.), whereas Macrocarpa is naturally borer resistant. Hardwood on the other hand is more expensive, but will withstand the elements and resist insects and decay much better.

Softwood - Density

Radiata Pine (New Zealand) = 500 kg/m3 Macrocarpa (New Zealand) = 550 kg/m3

Hardwood - Density

Vitex (Solomon Islands) = 800 kg/m3 Kwila (Indonesia) = 870kg/m3

What is Treated Pine Timber?

Treated Pine is when Radiata Pine is pressure-treated to resist decay, bora and fungi. This process requires the timber to be fully saturated to insure adequate treatment of the whole board. While it will remain in good structural condition for many years, the initial green colour will fade and the surface will grey over time.

Harmful effects of Weathering on Wooden Products

Over time, the natural colour of all wooden outdoor furniture naturally weathers to a soft, silver grey when left exposed to the elements. This process takes 6-12 months (depending on your specific climate and how much the furniture is exposed to the elements). The natural imperfections that are inherent features of natural wooden furniture become more pronounced over time, giving a rich, natural and warm appearance.

Expansion and contraction of timbers will occur with changes in humidity and temperature. This can cause timber to split which is natural and not considered a fault. In humid/wet/subtropical climates the timber will likely expand and contract more often, thus causing the grain to rise, split, check or crack. This is a part of the weathering process for outdoor wood furniture. It will not affect the durability of your furniture.

To help prolong the life and protect your wooden furniture, regular maintenance and cleaning is recommended.

Care Instructions

1 - Placement: Select a location for your wooden outdoor furniture (especially unfinished pine) that is away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Unfinished pine is susceptible to cracking and shrinking when exposed to extreme heat or extreme variations of temperature and moisture. It is ideal to place your unfinished pine furniture where environmental conditions are moderate and stable. Consider sealing the feet or other areas near damp/moist conditions (i.e.: inside of a planter or surfaces against a wall/damp ground).

2 - Cleaning: Regularly clean your wooden outdoor furniture to avoid decay. Do not use a pressure cleaner / water blaster which can strip out the softer wood fibres and protective oils in the timber.

3 - Protection: Apply a protective wood oil with a clean cloth at least twice a year, it will likely require oiling more often in summer, should the timber appear to be drying out (Consult the documentation provided with your chosen protective coating for more information). Also, choose a lighter colour which will 'reflect' rather than 'absorb' heat from the sun; this is better for your comfort when in use, but more importantly for the product; as it will help resist the natural tendency of timber to crack/bow/cup under heat.

4 - Storage: To prolong the life of your furniture, store in a cool, dry location when not in use or during periods of extreme weather. Furniture Covers do stop harmful UV rays and protect from rain, however they also create a sauna like environment for the furniture, so a shaded space is always a better option.

Protective Coatings

Breathable protective oil coatings are often regarded as the best approach to protecting wooden furniture, as the oil prevents moisture from being absorbed through the pores whilst allowing the grain of the wood to breathe naturally.

Wood preservative oils are varied, from natural to synthetic to hybrid formulas, from clear to tinted colour tones, with or without anti fungi pesticides and/or insect repellents. However, remember that first and fore mostly you should be after a high-performance moisture repellent that coats and treats the wood and is absorbed rather than smothering or skinning on the surface.

Wood stains are applied to give the desired appearance rather than to prolong the lifespan of the timber. If the timber seems wet, it is essential to leave the wood to dry before applying a stained finish.

Paint and varnishes will protect from the elements, but requires a fully-sealed coating on all surfaces, otherwise the moisture travelling through the timber may cause cupping/bowing and/or it may also crack/blister over time. It can also cause the wooden furniture to have a dead/plastic/non-natural look.

Always consult the documentation provided with your chosen protective coating for more information.