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Our commercial guarantee · Last updated 16 October 2026

50-Year Sheesham Wood Guarantee

Every piece we build from solid Sheesham carries our own 50-year guarantee on the Sheesham wood itself. These are the full terms: what is covered, what is not, and exactly how to register and claim. Plain language, no small print hidden elsewhere.

Register on WhatsApp within 30 days of delivery. Keep your original invoice.

At a glance

Covers
Solid Sheesham heartwood structural parts, for 50 years from delivery
Polish and finish
Covered separately for 1 year
Register
On WhatsApp within 30 days of delivery
Claims
Report within 30 days of noticing the problem
Remedy
We repair or replace the affected part (no cash refund)
Inspection
By our team in Islamabad or Rawalpindi
Transfer
Not transferable: it stays with the original buyer
On this page

1.Our promise

Every piece we build from solid Sheesham carries our own 50-year guarantee on the Sheesham wood itself. If, within 50 years of delivery, any solid Sheesham heartwood part we supplied fails through rot, termite or borer damage starting in the wood, or a structural crack in the timber, we will repair or replace that part at no cost for labour or wood.

2.What is covered

  • Covered: Solid Sheesham heartwood structural parts named on your invoice: frames, legs, rails and panels.
  • Covered: Failure through rot, or through termite or borer damage, that starts in the wood.
  • Covered: Structural cracks in the timber that affect the strength of the part.
  • Covered: The wood itself: if any part invoiced as solid Sheesham turns out to be another wood or a board, we replace it with solid Sheesham.
  • Covered: 50 years, counted from the delivery date on your invoice.

3.What is not covered

  • Not covered: Polish and finish wear. The finish has its own 1-year cover (section 4).
  • Not covered: Upholstery, foam, fabric, cushions and mattresses.
  • Not covered: Glass, mirrors, marble or stone tops, metal fittings, hinges, locks, handles and drawer runners.
  • Not covered: MDF, Lasani, plywood or other board parts, and any part that is not solid Sheesham heartwood, including the pale sapwood.
  • Not covered: Natural colour change, and fine surface lines that do not affect strength.
  • Not covered: Damage from water leaks, floods, damp walls or floors, outdoor or direct-weather use, fire, accidents or misuse.
  • Not covered: Damage during moving or shifting, and repairs or alterations made by anyone other than us.
  • Not covered: Furniture used for commercial purposes, such as offices, hotels or rentals. The guarantee is for indoor domestic use.

4.Polish and finish: 1 year

We cover the polish and finish we applied for 1 year from delivery, against defects in how it was applied, such as peeling, bubbling or flaking. Everyday wear is not a finish defect: scratches, heat marks, water rings, and fading from sunlight are part of living with wooden furniture. After the first year, we are happy to quote for re-polishing.

5.Conditions

  • The furniture is used indoors, in a home (indoor domestic use).
  • You keep the original invoice, which names the solid Sheesham parts, and our registration confirmation. Together they are your guarantee card.
  • The guarantee is registered on WhatsApp within 30 days of delivery (section 6).
  • Any problem is reported within 30 days of noticing it, so a small issue can be fixed before it grows.
  • The furniture is inspected by our team in Islamabad or Rawalpindi before any repair. Outside the twin cities, transport of the item or parts is at the customer's cost.
  • The furniture has had reasonable care: kept away from standing water, leaks and damp walls. Our Sheesham care guide explains what that means in practice.

6.How to register

  1. Find the invoice number on the invoice you received at delivery.
  2. Tap Register on WhatsApp below. WhatsApp opens with the message “I'd like to register my Sheesham guarantee. Invoice no:” ready to send.
  3. Add your invoice number, your name and the delivery address, then send.
  4. We reply to confirm your registration. Keep that message with your invoice.

WhatsApp Sajid Usman: +92 333 6532573

7.How to make a claim

  1. Message us on WhatsApp within 30 days of noticing the problem, with your invoice number, clear photos and a short description of what you see and when you first saw it.
  2. We arrange an inspection by our team in Islamabad or Rawalpindi. If you live elsewhere, the item or the affected parts are brought to us at your cost.
  3. If the problem is covered, we repair or replace the affected part (section 8).
  4. If it is not covered, we explain why in writing and, if you wish, quote for a repair.

8.What we will do

  • After inspection, we repair or replace the affected part, at no cost to you for labour or wood.
  • There is no cash refund, and the guarantee does not pay out the future price of the furniture.
  • A replacement part is made in solid Sheesham, as close as we can make it in design and finish. New polish can differ slightly in shade from wood that has aged for years.
  • A repaired or replaced part stays covered for the rest of the original 50 years.

9.Transfer

This guarantee is not transferable. It covers the original buyer named on the invoice, even if the furniture is later sold or given away. If you are buying as a gift, such as a jahez set, tell us when you order so the invoice and registration can be made in the name of the person who will own it.

10.Your legal rights

This guarantee is given in addition to, and does not reduce, any rights you have under the law of Pakistan.

11.About this guarantee

This is a commercial guarantee from Islamabad Best Furniture, based on how we select, season and build our Sheesham. It is not a laboratory test result or a third-party certification.

We may update these terms for future orders. The version in force on your delivery date applies to your furniture. This version was last updated on .

The reasoning behind the guarantee

Why well-seasoned Sheesham lasts

We would not put fifty years in writing without a reason. Here is what the published evidence says, and where its limits are.

  • 770 kg/m³

    Average dried weight: dense, solid and stable

    Wood Database

  • 1,660 lbf

    Janka hardness: the hardest wood we build in

    Wood Database

  • 1st of 10

    Most termite-resistant of ten local woods tested

    Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2017

  • 8.4%

    Total volumetric shrinkage, low for a dense hardwood

    Wood Database

What supports it

  • Sheesham heartwood is rated durable to very durable against decay (Wood Database).
  • Under the Australian standard AS 5604, “very durable” heartwood is expected to last more than 40 years above ground outdoors, and “durable” heartwood 15 to 40 years (WoodSolutions). Indoor furniture faces a far lower hazard than outdoor timber.
  • In a Pakistani study, Sheesham was the most resistant of ten local woods to the subterranean termite Heterotermes indicola (Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2017).
  • Its low shrinkage helps it stay stable once properly seasoned.

The honest limits

  • No study measures a 50-year furniture life. Our guarantee is a commitment, not a test result.
  • The pale sapwood is not durable, which is why the guarantee covers heartwood only.
  • Unseasoned wood cracks and warps, which is why seasoning is never rushed.
  • Termites can still attack, especially through damp walls and floors. Wood in ground contact was attacked within eight years in a US field test (USDA Forest Service).

Sources

  1. Wood Database (opens in a new tab): Sissoo (Sheesham): density, hardness, strength, shrinkage, durability
  2. WoodSolutions (AS 5604) (opens in a new tab): Natural durability classes for heartwood
  3. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 49(3):785–792 (2017) (opens in a new tab): Resistance of ten wood species to the termite Heterotermes indicola
  4. USDA Forest Service (opens in a new tab): Long-term field tests of wood durability and termite resistance

Guarantee questions

What does the 50-year Sheesham guarantee cover?

It covers the solid Sheesham heartwood structural parts named on your invoice (frames, legs, rails and panels) for 50 years from delivery, against rot, termite or borer damage starting in the wood, and structural cracks in the timber. If a part fails, we repair or replace it at no cost for labour or wood. It also guarantees the wood itself: a part invoiced as solid Sheesham that turns out to be another wood or a board is replaced.

Is the polish covered for 50 years?

No. Polish and finish are covered separately for 1 year from delivery against defects in how we applied them, such as peeling or bubbling. Normal wear, scratches, heat marks, water rings and fading are not finish defects.

How do I register my guarantee?

Send us a WhatsApp message within 30 days of delivery with your invoice number. The button on this page opens WhatsApp with the message ready; just add the invoice number. We reply to confirm. Keep that confirmation with your original invoice: together they are your guarantee card.

What if I live outside Islamabad or Rawalpindi?

The guarantee still applies, but inspections and repairs are done by our team in Islamabad or Rawalpindi. Outside the twin cities, transporting the item or the affected parts to us and back is at your cost.

Can I transfer the guarantee if I sell the furniture?

No. The guarantee is not transferable. It covers the original buyer named on the invoice. If you are buying as a gift, for example a jahez set, tell us when you order so the invoice and registration can be made in the name of the person who will own the furniture.

Will you refund my money if a part fails?

No. The remedy is to repair or replace the affected part, at no cost for labour or wood. There is no cash refund, and the guarantee does not pay out the future price of the furniture.

Does the guarantee cover termites?

Yes, for termite or borer damage that starts in a covered Sheesham heartwood part, as long as the furniture has been used indoors and kept away from damp walls, leaks and standing water. Sheesham heartwood is naturally termite-resistant, but no wood is termite-proof, which is why the conditions matter.

Is the 50-year figure a lab test or certification?

No. It is our own commercial guarantee, based on how we select, season and build our Sheesham. It is not a laboratory test result or a third-party certification. The published durability ratings for Sheesham heartwood support a very long indoor life, and we stand behind it in writing.

Received your furniture?

Register your guarantee in one message.

Send your invoice number on WhatsApp within 30 days of delivery. We reply to confirm, and your Sheesham is covered for 50 years.