Mexican pine furniture care and maintenance tips To enjoy your new furniture for many years to come please follow our advice on how to look after it. Do's and Don'ts Do not place this product next to a radiator or in direct sunlight. Wood is a natural product and will expand if subjected to damp and will shrink and may crack if subjected to heat. This product is made of pine, which is a timber that is common for furniture, but susceptible to temperature changes. With pine furniture it is rec.