Exterior Wood Cladding Treatment

6 m per litre.

Exterior wood cladding treatment.

Wood cladding can be protected from fire by the application of flame retardant chemicals. The treatment is carried out in a large cylinder tank that is designed to create a vacuum inside. However wood used externally that will be getting wet and damp for example a gate post will need the top level of treatment. Wipe down with methylated spirit to degrease the old finish.

Lightly sand the surface to remove any ingrained surface dirt and debris. The length of time and amount of pressure is determined by what kind of treatment is required for the. Once the door is shut and the vacuum created the preservative treatment enters the wood. Available in 1l 2 5l 5l.

48 hrs drying time. Basic exterior timber cladding maintenance. The best advice seems to be this. A uv resistant deep penetrating low odour protective treatment for all exterior wood that is harmless to beneficial insects and plants when dry.

If your cladding needs treatment treat it before you fit it. Timber focus supplies both internal and external fire retardant timber cladding treatments with coatings or paints. Wipe down a second time after sanding with methylated spirit to remove all traces of sanding. Typically external cladding will be treated to uc3 out of ground contact.

8 95 25 20. For external use a leach resistant type must be used. As a general rule opaque coatings need more frequent maintenance. This also provides a key for the new top coat.

Protecting and maintaining your timber cladding is key to keeping it looking at its best for years to come. Exterior wood cladding treatment finishes.