| I was recently asked by a customer, why was it | | | | It is also worth bearing in mind that self assembly |
| that the delivery cost of our Memorial Benches were | | | | often nullifies the guarantee & warranty. This is |
| higher than that of some of our competitors and | | | | particularly important when buying Garden Furniture |
| wouldn't it be cheaper to just post it flat packed? | | | | or a Memorial Bench. |
| Most Teak Garden Furniture and Indoor Wooden | | | | Look to receive your furniture fully assembled. This |
| Furniture is shipped to the UK in containers, in | | | | means trained carpenters or joiners have assembled |
| component form, to reduce shipping costs. The | | | | the furniture. Each component part needs to be glued |
| cheapest way to deliver this Home Furniture to its | | | | with a strong European PVA or European |
| end user is to post it out flat packed. | | | | Polyurethane glue, depending on section, then Teak |
| If we were to go down this route to save a few | | | | dowelled before being clamped. |
| pounds, this would mean leaving the most crucial part | | | | The clamping process is essential when using |
| of the construction to the end users discrimination | | | | Polyurethane glue, as it expands on contact with |
| and interpretation of diagrams and instructions. Fine if | | | | moisture and can push the joints apart. The fixing |
| you are a carpenter or well versed in DIY, however | | | | dowels and glue then needs to be cleaned and |
| many consumers lack this experience and may very | | | | sanded. This process will remove any possibility of |
| well reduce the longevity of their furniture by | | | | movement and extend the life of your furniture. |
| attempting self assembly. | | | | |