Big Mac Slabs designs and builds solid macrocarpa outdoor furniture for homes, public spaces, and commercial environments across New Zealand. Every piece is hand crafted on the Kapiti Coast from sustainably sourced timber, engineered for strength, and finished to handle harsh weather, heavy use, and long term durability.
Whether you’re furnishing a backyard, reserve, hospitality venue, early childhood centre, or retirement village, our furniture is designed to be functional, durable, and unmistakably natural.
Big Mac Slabs supplies outdoor furniture for councils, schools, early childhood centres, hospitality venues, and retirement operators.
We design for stability, safety, and long term value, with options to suit high-use environments and public facing locations.
Macrocarpa furniture is designed to be maintained over time. With periodic care using recommended coatings and basic upkeep, your furniture can continue to perform and look great for years in outdoor environments.
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Macrocarpa has natural durability that makes it well suited to New Zealand’s outdoor conditions. It contains naturally occurring compounds that make it resistant to decay and insect attack, meaning it does not require heavy chemical treatment to perform outdoors. When combined with good design, solid construction, and protective finishing, macrocarpa furniture can withstand sun, rain, and daily use for many years.
No. One of the advantages of macrocarpa is that it does not require pressure treatment with harsh preservatives to be used outdoors. This makes it a safer option for environments such as early childhood centres, schools, public spaces, and residential gardens. Protective surface finishes are still recommended to manage UV exposure and moisture, but the timber itself does not rely on toxic chemical treatments for durability.
Yes. Because macrocarpa does not need heavy chemical treatment, it is commonly used in environments where safety is critical, including playgrounds, schools, and early childhood centres. At Big Mac Slabs, finishes are selected to be water-based and appropriate for furniture that people sit on, eat at, and interact with daily.
With correct design, solid construction, and basic ongoing care, macrocarpa outdoor furniture can last for decades. The timber is naturally durable, and unlike many composite or low-grade materials, it can be maintained and repaired over time rather than replaced. This makes it a practical long-term investment for both residential and commercial use.
Macrocarpa furniture is relatively low maintenance compared to many other timbers. Like all outdoor furniture, periodic care is recommended to protect against UV exposure and surface weathering. Simple maintenance, such as reapplying a protective coating at intervals, helps preserve appearance and performance without complex or frequent upkeep.
Macrocarpa is widely regarded as a more environmentally responsible option because it can be grown locally, performs well without chemical treatment, and has a long service life. Using durable timber that does not need frequent replacement reduces material waste over time. Big Mac Slabs focuses on sourcing timber with longevity and end-use in mind.
Yes. Big Mac Slabs supplies and custom-builds macrocarpa furniture for councils, public reserves, schools, early childhood centres, hospitality venues, and retirement and aged care environments across New Zealand. Designs are selected or adapted to suit stability, accessibility, and long-term outdoor use.
Yes. One of the advantages of solid timber furniture is that it can be repaired and maintained over time. Surface damage, weathering, or minor cracking can usually be addressed without replacing the entire piece, extending the usable life of the furniture and reducing long-term costs.
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