The effect of moisture on wood movement.

All solid wood, regardless of age or where it has been, will absorb or release moisture (water) depending on the ambient humidity of the environment at that time. Thus, if a dry piece of wood is introduced into a wet, or humid, environment, it will tend to take up moisture, causing it to expand. Similarly, if a wet piece is introduced to a dry environment, it will tend to lose moisture causing it to shrink. Naturally, different timbers have different rates of expansion and contraction, with a general rule that the denser the timber, the less the movement.

We at Savanna Wood take great care and pride in the construction of furniture for our clients.

Quality:
The timber used to manufacture your masterpiece is probably the finest timber utilised anywhere in the world to make furniture, extremely hard with a fine, close grain and deep, rich natural colour.

Each piece is checked for quality no less that six times during the production process, and no piece is allowed out of the factory without a final, thorough, check by the Factory Manager.

At Savanna Wood we take great care and pride in the construction of our tables.

What you see is what you get.
Savanna Wood tabletops are a uniform thickness of carefully selected matching timbers. We do not attach a false lip around the top to give the appearance of a thicker top.

Wood is finished for the following reasons:

• Sanitation: Wood is porous and these holes can accumulate dirt. This may be a health hazard. Finishing makes the surface easier to clean and prevents the accumulation of dirt in tiny wood pores.
• Stabilisation: Finishing coats reduce the movement of moisture in and out of wood making the furniture more stable and extending the life span of any wooden product.
• Protection: Finishing coats protect the wood from watermarks, heat damage and chemical attack.
• Decoration: To bring out the beautiful grain and colour in the wood.