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Exterior Wood Finishing Guide

Published: 24/02/2012 14:54:45

Wood that is subject to outdoor exposure will eventually rot and decay from environmental factors such water absorption, humidity, heat, UV light and pollutants. This guide will help you to protect your exterior wood

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Published: 11/02/2011 16:57:03

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Wood Stains - Exterior Guide - Page 2

Published: 11/02/2011 16:57:03

Wood stains contain pigments to provide colour while accentuating the natural grain of the timber as well as providing protection against U V damage...

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Wood Stains - Solvent vs Water Based - Exterior Guide Page 3

Published: 11/02/2011 16:57:03

Choosing between water and solvent based wood stains requires careful consideration with factors such as the type of wood, condition of materials, internal or external use, weather conditions at the time of application and of course health and safety.

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Wood Oils - Exterior Guide - Page 4

Published: 11/02/2011 16:57:03

Exterior Wood Oil coatings bring out the best in timber and nothing beats the beauty of an oiled finish. However they are different to wood stains.

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Wood Varnishes & References - Exterior Guide - Page 5

Published: 11/02/2011 16:57:03

Varnishes provide a hard, transparent film coating and are usually only available in a full clear gloss finish. Varnishes are not micoporous and are not flexible and this inflexibility can cause problems when the timber moves.

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Exterior Wood Maintenance - Exterior Guide - Page 6

Published: 11/02/2011 16:57:03

The secret to low maintenance of exterior wood stain coatings is to monitor your exterior joinery, keep it clean and remove any moss, algae or any other contaminant that settles on the coating.

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