Exterior Wood Cladding Treatment

48 hrs drying time.

Exterior wood cladding treatment.

Once the door is shut and the vacuum created the preservative treatment enters the wood. Lightly sand the surface to remove any ingrained surface dirt and debris. Wood cladding can be protected from fire by the application of flame retardant chemicals. Typically external cladding will be treated to uc3 out of ground contact.

If your cladding needs treatment treat it before you fit it. These can be applied by an impregnation process similar to preservative treatment. As a general rule opaque coatings need more frequent maintenance. Protecting and maintaining your timber cladding is key to keeping it looking at its best for years to come.

Use a protective coating that s both water and uv resistant and one that lets the wood breathe. Timber focus supplies both internal and external fire retardant timber cladding treatments with coatings or paints. 8 95 25 20. For external use a leach resistant type must be used.

The best advice seems to be this. Wipe down with methylated spirit to degrease the old finish. Wipe down a second time after sanding with methylated spirit to remove all traces of sanding. You may be looking for a clear oil to enhance the natural beauty of cedar cladding or an opaque colored finish to create a statement look.

The length of time and amount of pressure is determined by what kind of treatment is required for the. Basic exterior timber cladding maintenance. This also provides a key for the new top coat. A uv resistant deep penetrating low odour protective treatment for all exterior wood that is harmless to beneficial insects and plants when dry.

However wood used externally that will be getting wet and damp for example a gate post will need the top level of treatment. 6 m per litre.