SPF means Spruce, Pine, or Fur. This is what houses are framed with. If you care for it, it will last a life time. The wood will turn a silvery gray over time.

Do not seal the wood with a hard finish like polyurethane. It can trap moisture in the wood and will rot from the inside out. This is problematic with painted tables also. We prefer oil-based clear finish. If you prefer a color, you can use a stain. Just make sure you stick with a breathable finish, as wood needs to breathe.

Try to keep the table legs out of the dirt or grass. This will cause moisture wicking up the legs (like a wick in an oil lamp). Place the table on a bed of stone, on a deck or simply put small cement pavers under the legs.

Why don't we use treated lumber?
It is our opinion that Pressure Treated lumber has too many chemicals in it to eat off or have bare skin touching it.

General Cleaning:
Clean with soap and water. If there is any sign of mold, use some bleach or deck cleaner. Be careful, you don't want either chemical to touch your skin. Then hose it off.