Treat your Heritage piece with care and it will provide you with a lifetime of practical use, comfort and good juju.


But what do we mean by “care”?.

The beauty of Heritage pieces are that they are built from reclaimed wood. That means every nick, ding, dent, stain, split, and nail hole are part of its story. It goes without saying that after the new piece is in your home, its story continues, including, perhaps, some new dents, dings or stains. 


These are a-ok in our book, especially because our finishes are durable and intended to match the piece’s new use. 


However, if at some point your piece becomes a little too “storied” for your liking and needs to be refreshed, please call the office and we can schedule a touch-up finishing service for an additional cost.


How to Clean Your Heritage Piece

TABLES AND FURNITURE

Clean with a rag and warm water. If necessary, add a bit of gentle dish soap to create soapy water and rinse. Wipe up any standing water on the wood as soon as possible.



BEAMS AND MANTELS

Vacuum or dust with a microfiber cloth.



FLOORS

Mop with warm water, or warm water with vinegar and rinse. Wipe up any standing water.

Remember, here in the Midwest (we LOVE the Midwest!), wood expands and contracts with seasonal changes. We know this, we expect this, and it’s ok. You can minimize warping, splitting and cracking by doing your best to maintain a consistent moisture level and minimize any drastic temperature swings.


For example, your new kitchen table has arrived and it’s perfect. But, you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party and need to make room in the kitchen for more people. So you move the table out onto the deck during the party. Welp, the extreme temperature and moisture change caused it to warp. Now what?

Contact Heritage if an environmental issue like this occurs. We will try to make it right if we can, on a case-by-case basis, at our discretion. But do your best to avoid activities and environments known to cause damage.


From all of us at Heritage Beam & Board, we hope you love your new piece as much as we've enjoyed making it!

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