Take pride in your Texwood

Know your furniture has not decimated any forests. Our timber has been rescued or grown for purpose and otherwise would have been buried or burnt. Your Texwood probably started its life in rural New Zealand as a shelter belt or suchlike. We went to great lengths to save it from it's most likely destination (the fireplace), by shaping it into something that is pleasing to the eye and maybe even useful.

This is not junk or throw away furniture, this is furniture for life, furniture that tells stories and lasts in time. We want your business and we implore you, not only buy quality furniture. But buy the best quality you can afford! Maintain it, love it and keep it!

Macrocarpa

Is one of the most naturally durable, exotic softwoods grown in New Zealand. It is resistant to insect and borer attack in its sawn form. 

Macrocarpa's natural habitat is the peninsular of Point Lobos in Southern California, where it is know as Monterey Cypress (This is also home to Radiata Pine). Introduced to New Zealand in the 1860's and was planted mainly to form shelter belts. Its heartwood is rated moderately durable, which means a 50x50mm stake will last ten to fifteen years in the ground. Larger sections will last considerably longer. Outside and above the ground, Macrocarpa is equivalent to H3 treated pine in durability. Inside, where the timber is not subject to the elements, it will last indefinitely. When dry, the timber can be treated with a variety of paints, oils, two pot resins, and varnishes.

Redwood

Capable of attaining heights of nearly 120 meters, Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is the world’s tallest tree species. It derives from a very limited area on the Pacific coast of northwestern United States, where heavy rainfall and cool, damp air create a unique environment for these trees. A related species, (Sequoiadendron giganteum), sometimes known as Giant Sequoia. All of Texwood's Redwood has been New Zealand grown and harvested due to necessity (i.e. dangerous or unstable trees).

Redwood lumber is very soft and lightweight, with a decent strength-to-weight ratio. It is also exceptionally stable, with very little shrinkage or seasonal movement. This makes it perfect for Dining table for both the domestic and international markets.

Rustic not rough

The most common question asked is "how do we take care of it?"

The good news is, it's easy! After extensive experimentation we believe we have the perfect balance of color and protection, keeping maintenance to a minimum.

Outdoor furniture

Outdoor settings are first coated with a deep-penetrating protective oils,  they permeate the slab and add color that penetrates and lasts. All additional coats are with Wattyl's Furniture Oil (Natural Pine color),  A more decorative oil which complements the timber and also protects against outdoor elements.

Prior to rejuvenating your furniture it is a good idea to clean off foreign materials and dirt. This can be done easily with a water blaster, be careful not to get too close. A maximum pressure of 600psi should be used. Or, if you do not have a water blaster. A hose with a soft bristled brush and some suitable detergent. This video has some helpful hints.

We prefer to apply oil with a good quality brush, spreading oils as evenly over the surface. For the best result, run you brush the full length of each surface, prior to the oil drying. This will help to eliminate the shorter brush strokes and give you a preferable finish.

Indoor furniture

We custom build all our furniture, so you dining table for example can be the exact size, thickness and color of your choosing. Same for coffee tables, side tables, hall tables, T.V. stands, kitchen islands, counters, bars and any other decorative top you fancy.

Indoor pieces are covered with a range of products to suit the purpose. It is best to talk to us directly or get professional advice.

Boards and platters are coated with 100% food safe oils, tree resins, canauba and beeswax. Interior furniture the same, or if preferable commercial grade 2 part urethane. Outdoor furniture is coated with deep penetrating oils designed for log cabins, before additional coats of outdoor specific furniture oils are applied.

     Texwood's first table - the prototype