As natural oils and minerals in the wood evaporate due to exposure to the elements the appearance of hardwood furniture can vary widely. It may be left to turn a soft, silvery grey, with the occasional cleaning with soapy water or may be treated to preserve a beautiful rich finish to enhance the look of the wood with Alexander Rose specially formulated care products.
These will not eliminate splits and end-grain cracks (which are to be expected and will not effect the strength and structure of the furniture) but will keep them to a minimum.