Log Furniture checks and splits

A common misconception by folks who are not familiar with rust log furniture is that it is cracking and breaking. However, this is a natural characteristic of log furniture. When the log dries and the water decreases, the log splits. This does not usually affect the structural integrity of the furniture, but if the builder is not familiar with this process then you might just have a problem on your hands. This is why I stress the importance of asking questions of your manufacturer. Different companies have different ideas on what is an acceptable level. On log furniture I think that an 8% moisture content is good. Variables in your own regional and controlled home environment can also affect the "movement" of your piece of log furniture. The bottom line is that the consumer needs to do the research. The industry is filled with great products and shabby ones alike, do the leg work and find a company with a service record and longevity to back their claims. Frontier Log Furniture http://www.frontierlogfurniture.com an industry leader since 1973 has there policy stated in the form of a disclaimer http://www.frontierlogfurniture.com/faq.aspx#disclaimer. Ask questions, a good company will have the answers that you need to base your decision on.