Western Red Cedar is lightweight but stable and is less likely to crack, bow or sag and warp than even treated lumber. Western Red Cedar "heart wood" contains natural oils that act as preservatives to help the wood resist insect attack and decay. This same oil gives cedar its distinctive smell and does not absorb much heat and on the hottest days, your cedar furniture will stay cool. Western Red Cedar furniture does not need to be finished. If allowed to age outdoors without finish, the wood grain will raise slightly and the wood will weather to a light silver-gray with darker streaks. However, we feel that it is the best interest of our customers that you would like to maintain the gold color of the Western Red Cedar, so we apply a sealer to protect the wood from water and sun. This makes your new Western Red Cedar addition even more enjoyable and lasting. We are trying something different with this particular line of furniture. We are estimating the packaging and shipping cost of certain items to try to give you a feel for its costs. We chose the shipping point to be from South Bend, Indiana to Brooklyn, New York an approximate distance of 710 Miles. However, we will give you a firm quote, once you have place your order or contact us on our “Contact Page” or via out Toll Free Number. We make all attempts to package as many items in one package to lower the total costs of packaging and freight. All fasteners and component parts are of type to withstand harsh outdoor elements. The size of the Glider is 56 x 33 x 37. The estimated shipping cost for 1 Glider is $230.00. Warranty, Delivery, and Assembly Information: This piece of Amish furniture is handcrafted in America by a skilled Amish artisian using only the best materials and craftsmenship. In the rare event that you detect a defect in craftsmanship or materials, simply return the item to us and we will repair it at no charge other than necessary shipping costs during the first year. This item is shipped assembled, however, tables will require attaching the legs. Curbside versus In House Delivery may be specified during checkout. Curbside delivery: Your item will be delivered to your house by a freight truck. The freight company will call you after placing your order to arrange for a delivery time. In-house delivery: Our freight company will drop your furniture off at a trusted local moving company. The local moving company will call you in order to set an appointment with you. They will then bring the furniture into the house, assemble it and remove any packing materials.