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Bridgman offer a very modern and stylish range of stainless steel furniture well suited to contemporary living. The stainless material has been cleverly combined with high quality plantation teak and an all weather fabric material to create very attractive and functional pieces of outdoor furniture.

Each piece is crafted with care and finished to a high standard. The range consists of two sizes of table which can be combined with an adjustable reclining armchair or a very adaptable stacking armchair. A small footrest matches perfectly for relaxing with the reclining chair.

Stainless Steel, Grade 304, with a large percentage of chrome and nickel provides an optimal and extremely durable stainless steel for outdoor furniture. It is used for many industrial and civil engineering projects, on account of its strength and corrosion resistance.

Genuine Plantation Teak (Tectona grandis) is the premier timber for outdoor furniture. Teak combines its beautiful appearance with a strength and durability that is unequalled by any other timbers. The mix of stainless steel with teak combines one of the best man made materials, with a beautiful and natural wood to produce very fine furniture.

The material used for the seating is a durable and breathable synthetic mesh fabric, which is pleasant to touch and extremely comfortable. This fabric has been especially developed for outdoor use and tested between -30°C and +70°C. It is completely weather resistant and has a high UV light stability.

Maintenance

The surface of the stainless steel has an attractive brushed finish. It is important to note that over time the surface will become dirty and discolouration and rust can form on the surface. External contamination from airborne pollution can also cause unsightly marks to appear. In aggressive environments, such as salt in costal areas or when the furniture is in constant contact with chlorine from swimming pools, this is likely to happen much more quickly.

To keep the stainless steel in pristine condition, treat the furniture regularly with a stainless steel cleaner and polish to remove any light surface rust and restore the protective surface layer. We recommend using Bridgman's specially developed care kit. Care should be taken when applying cleaners or polishes to the steel, to avoid applying to the wood or fabric.

Simple cleaning is all that is required for the seating fabric. Bridgman has a non-foaming cleaner that has been specially developed for the job. Alternatively, washing with a mild detergent and water will keep the material looking good for many years.

Aftercare of Wood

All timbers used in the making of the Bridgman outdoor ranges are classified as "Very Durable" by the U.K. Timber Research and Development Association; which is the highest classification possible.

Bridgman IROKO and TEAK furniture leaves the factory untreated. Dependent on personal taste, a prompt decision will need to be made regarding whether or not to treat the timber with any kind of wood finish as detailed below.

Treating the furniture when brand new

To help maintain a more original appearance, the furniture should be treated with an application of Bridgman Treatment, or any other suitable product, always carefully following the manufacturers' instructions. The treatment should first be applied on a part of the furniture that is not easily visible, to check that it satisfies the customers colour requirements. It is not necessary to treat the wood to 'preserve it'. Treating the timber simply slows down the weathering process. It will also help to reduce the amount of end grain cracking and possible warping that may occur over a period of time.

Leaving the furniture untreated

If left untreated, the furniture will gradually turn an attractive Silver Grey colour, which is an oxidization of the surface. Small cracks may appear, especially on the end grain, but these are perfectly normal characteristics and will not affect the strength or durability of the timber. In hot, sunny and dry conditions, some cracks may appear larger, but these will normally reduce in cooler and wetter conditions.

Cleaning the furniture

In a modern environment the atmosphere contains many impurities, which will cause the furniture to become dirty. Fortunately the remedy is usually quite simple. The furniture should be cleaned using either a scrubbing brush and warm slightly soapy water, or a jet wash. When using a jet wash, great care must be taken to ensure that the correct distance is maintained from the surface, to avoid possible damage to the furniture. Any deposits on the surface will be due to something that will have fallen onto the furniture. There is nothing in the timber that can discolour the surface.

Re-treating the furniture

When re-treating the furniture it is essential to first clean it to remove any dirt, using either a scrubbing brush and warm soapy water, or a jet wash. Bridgman Cleaner can be used to assist the cleaning process. Cleaning is absolutely necessary otherwise a new application of treatment will seal in any dirt or marks. When completely dry, lightly sand the surfaces. It is particularly important to sand off any weathered areas, before re-treating.