Wood Worktop installation & aftercare instructions

Introduction :

Wood is a natural product that can be affected by heat and humidity. It can gain and lose moisture before, during and after installation. For example, wood expands when it is warm or the humidity level is high and contracts during colder periods or when the humidity level drops. When this occurs, it is possible for it to cause bowing or warping.

This leaflet is designed to give you all the information you require to install and care for your solid timber worktop, and in order for you to keep it in pristine condition. We suggest you spend a short time reading through this leaflet before you start, as some recommendations are required throughout the installation process.

• Do not discard any of the packaging until you have checked all the parts.
• Please retain these instructions for future reference.

Storage :

We recommend that all worktops are oiled immediately upon receipt. Installation should be carried out as soon as possible after delivery. However if storage is necessary, after oiling the worktops must be laid flat and fully supported in their original packaging.

Make sure the storage area is indoors, has a stable humidity, and will not be subject to extremes of temperature.

DO NOT UNPACK WORKTOPS UNLESS :

• The room humidity is stable.
• All carcases and cabinets are built and fully fitted/complete.
• All building dust and debris has been cleaned and cleared off site. • All wet trades are finished and a sufficient period of time allowed for natural drying.
• Fresh plasterwork has been allowed to dry for a minimum of 6 weeks or until the plaster is dry throughout.

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