Roxil Spring - how to prepare & preserve outdoor wood
Spring is on the way! As we head into March and its promises of brighter skies with warmer days, it's almost time to think about the garden we’ve spent the winter months neglecting. While it's easy to remember to maintain plants and veggies, we often forget about the garden chairs and tables that suffered through the rain and winds of winter.
Although timber is an incredibly resilient material, it naturally degrades under sunlight and rain. This month on Built to Protect, we’re going to briefly take you through the first 2 steps to perfectly protected outdoor wood: Prepare and Preserve.?
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Keep this info in mind when you restore:
Prepare
Preparation always depends on how badly damaged the wood currently is. It may involve stripping away damaged prior treatments like paint or varnish, resolving woodworm infestation, sanding or cleaning. The goal here is to get the wood back to a smooth surface, ready for preserving, staining and waterproofing.?
Roxil 100 Wood & Patio Cleaner is a great choice for fast and non-abrasive cleaning. Its biodegradable formulation cleans away mould and algae. Simply use a stiff brush and a garden hose to perfectly prepare outdoor timber for further treatment.
If your wood has been damaged by woodworm or rot, repair it with Roxil Wood Filler. An all-in-one rapid-curing polyester resin wood filler kit, it contains everything you need to repair damaged wood. It dries within 1 hour and can be sanded and overpainted once cured. Available in white and natural colours.
Preserve?
Once the timber is repaired, you’re ready to preserve it from future harm.?
Preservers usually take the form of clear biocidal undercoats that protect the wood from woodworm and rot. These are usually either water-based or solvent-based. Water-based wood preservers generally give off fewer fumes than solvent alternatives and take quicker to dry.
Roxil Wood Preserver is a preservative undercoat for outdoor wood. It’s ready to use and increases the lifetime of timber by protecting it from wood rotting fungi and wood-boring beetles. This clear treatment preserves the natural look of your outdoor furniture and structures.
Once you’ve prepared and preserved, it’s time to Stain and Finish.
Want to learn more about wood protection? Check out our full wood treatment guide.
Say NOPE! to moths
March also brings pests back to our front door. If you start to notice:
… you may have clothes moths!
Did you know moths instinctively hate the smell of lavender??
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Terpene compounds in lavender are natural insecticides. The same properties are also present in rosemary. Both can be used as natural pesticides to ward away moths, but they won’t cause a whole infestation to disappear.
NOPE! CP Moth Killer is a fast and efficient pest control spray safe for use on soft furnishings and around the home.?
Want to learn more about moths?
Safeguard Snapshot
Here’s what’s been happening in the world of Safeguard over the past couple of weeks. Tag us into your current projects and you might see yourself in the next newsletter!
A_zstonerepairs over on instagram has been using Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream to protect their exterior house repairs.
All_things_clean_corriene used the Dryzone Mould Removal & Prevention Kit to exterminate unwelcome mould growth in her home.
It’s all steam ahead on Tibby Singh and YDC’s basement conversion at a house in Leeds. Over the past few weeks, they’ve got to grips with Drybase Universal Mortar, Drybase Elasticised Tanking Slurry and Drybase Construction Tape (coming soon!) to get the job done.
March Webinars
All buildings suffer from dampness at some point in their lifespan. This webinar provides an overview of the techniques that can be used to accurately identify the causes and different types of dampness in buildings.?
The hour-long session focuses on the most prevalent types of dampness in existing structures, including rising damp, penetrating damp and excess condensation. Explore the best modern methods of repair and treatment.
One of the most frequent damp issues experienced by building owners and occupants is condensation and associated mould growth. Neglecting this problem harms the well-being of homeowners and tenants alike.
During this webinar, attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of condensation and its effects, as well as learn about the variety of treatments available.
Thanks for reading this edition of Built to Protect. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments, tell us what you want to see more of and make sure you're subscribed for the next edition! We'll see you on Wednesday 15th March for the next part of the Roxil wood protection guide and more.