Once damaged wood fibers separate from the underlying wood taking the finish with them.
Exterior wood finishes test.
Nothing blocks uv rays better than pigments.
In almost all cases the finish on the exposed side of the sample boards was beyond repair and often so was the wood.
Good exterior finishes protect the wood from these harsh conditions but will certainly fail unless they are renewed on a scheduled basis.
This includes both water borne and solvent borne semitransparent and opaque stains and clear water repellents.
Dyes impart some color to the finish but do little to block uv rays.
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The properties that can be examined or in some cases the relevant test procedures are listed in 2 1 and 2 2.
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There are a variety of exterior wood finishes with different characteristics and properties.
Testers applied dozens of exterior wood finishes 22 one part varnishes six two part varnishes 18 synthetics and satins varnish alternatives and eight teak oils and sealers to small panels of bare solid teak and set them out to face the rigors of south florida s weather.
Do not over apply.
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Valsparpro exterior clear wood finish provides all season moisture protection for decks fences siding.
Shake and stir thoroughly before and during use.
Choosing an exterior wood finish.
An exterior oil finish is definitely the simplest quickest way to treat an outdoor project.
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Two years later our search continues for the ideal wood finish relatively easy to apply easy to maintain lasts.
1 1 this guide covers the selection and use of procedures for testing exterior wood stains and clear water repellents.
Oil finishes don t provide a protective film that sits on top of the wood like varnish does.
On the downside it will only give you about a year of protection from the ravages of outdoor life.
Maintenance is a necessity for outdoor wood finishes.
Film finishes especially better quality ones that flex after curing best protect wood from moisture.