Frequently Asked Questions

Hello, I am curious to know if your company can build kitchen nook seating? I have a narrow space to work which are the following measurements: 56″ would be the max length against a wall and 40″ the max length from the wall out. I would like to fit a small rectangular table in the middle. Thanks for your time!

Thank you for your email. I am sure we can make the nook seating for you. We just need you to decide what type of table and benches you’d like and the exact dimensions. A photograph of the nook area would help so we can consider any possible obstacles (power outlets, wood trim, windows, etc…).

Let us know. The guys in the shop love custom work because it takes them away from the daily production work a bit and allows them to be creative.

I am interested in the 10-Foot Rectangular Patio Table in Old-Growth Redwood. Is it possible to make it with just 4 legs?

Yes, we can make our 10-Foot Patio Table with just 4 legs. In this case, what we normally do is recess the legs on the ends in a bit more. It actually looks good to do this. Instead of having the apron recessed under the tabletop 4 inches on all sides, we’ll recess the apron 8 inches on the ends and 4 inches on the sides.

The reason we do this is not structural but due to weathering. These tables often are left outdoors for years, and if the sun bakes the table on a particularly hot day with the legs so far apart, the tabletop can end up drooping a tiny bit in the center. It’s rare (this has happened to 2 tables from hundreds we’ve built) but to avoid it ever happening again we made this change. If your table is going to be in partial sun, under a covered patio, or in an area that is not known for very hot summer days, we can just leave the apron at 4 inches around all 4 sides.

(The 12-foot tables have to include the third pair of legs for structural reasons.)

My husband and I  have spent a long time searching for the right dining table. After reviewing many websites, we’ve decided that your tables are our favorite. We are thinking of getting one of your conference tables in Douglas-fir, with a wax finish only. Do you have any recommendations for using this as a dining table?

We can make the conference table the length, height, and width that will work best for you. If you’re planning to ever use the table for a large dinner gathering, I’d recommend going at least 42 inches wide. This way, when you place a large platter or two on the table the place settings opposite the platter will be large enough to eat comfortably.

You can also order a patio table customized with the alternate diagonal bolting on the legs, if you don’t mind going from a 3” thick tabletop down to our already massive 2” thick tabletop. This would save you hundreds of dollars. Just contact us if this is something that interests you or if you’d like a sizing you don’t see listed.

Need a custom order? No problem! Just use the contact form to email us, and we’ll respond promptly to help you out. Here’s an example of how it works, based on a real customer (named changed) who wanted a picnic table, but with a different style of legs:

—–Message #1—–
From: J, Dolores
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 10:36 AM
To: Forever Redwood
Subject: Outdoor table question

Raul, [Raul is the co-founder and CEO of Forever Redwood]

I have a question… Is it possible to get a table with the same top as the 6′ folding table, but with regular table legs, instead of the “X” folding legs? Do you have any outdoor tables that can withstand the elements year round, that aren’t picnic tables? I don’t like the “X” legs.

Thanks!
Dolores

—–Message #2 (our reply)—-
From: Forever Redwood
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 3:50 PM
To: J, Dolores
Subject: RE: Outdoor table question

Hi Dolores,

Thank you for your email. Yes, we can make the folding table top in a patio table design. Here is the link to our patio table page. See if you like any of these leg designs: http://www.foreverredwood.com/patio_tables.php

Please call or email if you have any questions. We can combine the elements from any of our tables to make the one you like. Just let us know.

Raul Hernandez
Forever Redwood
33800 Annapolis Rd.
Annapolis, CA 95412
866-332-2403

—–Message #3—–
From: J, Dolores
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 7:15 AM
To: Forever Redwood
Subject: RE: Outdoor table question

Thanks Raul! I will look over the options.

Dolores