Blue Mountain Live Edge Locust Disclaimer It is a natural occurrence of raw timber to expand and contract, as a result, some of our Blue Mountain pieces will split/crack. This happens because wood is an organic substance and tries its hardest to match its environment; to do this, it moves, swells, and shrinks (cracks will vary in size depending on temperature and humidity). Regardless of how well dried a piece of wood is it will always grow and shrink according to seasonal changes and the relative humidity of the air. This is NOT a structural defect and will not affect the strength of the piece. When you purchase these products please remember that if this occurs, it should be viewed as part of the beauty of the raw lumber and not a material defect. PLEASE NOTE: Our normal one-year warranty will NOT cover naturally occurring splits & cracks. * Locust is a high quality, durable and rot resistant hardwood * Rustic live edge styling ensures each piece is unique and one of a kind * Amish craftsmen pay great attention to each detail * Woodworkers select each piece of wood for its grain and other individual characteristics * Available unfinished or in beautiful stains * Stained with Natural-Kote, a soy-based wood stain that will rejuvenate, preserve and protect your furniture * Made in the USA * Requires assembly * Cushion sold separately