Maintenance treatments for external timber
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The maintenance of external timber commonly serves two purposes: the continuation of certain performance requirements and/or the continuation of a desired visual appearance.
This sheet provides guidance on the use and maintenance of timber finishes in external environments. It offers a number of best practice suggestions on the available products that may be used for finishing as well as details on the few naturally durable timbers that do not need preservative treatment.
Contents:
- Finish types
- End use
- Preparation
- Timber surface and orientation
- Accessibility
- Health and safety issues
- Paint
- Varnish
- Stains
- Unfinished external timber
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