I'm looking to clad an extension with Douglas Fir and would like to keep the colour [for as long as possible] I've contcated the likes of Ronseal but have not got answers. Effectively need a colourless uv treatment that will take over Vac-Vac preservation treatment. Timber will be stored until yellow of Vac-Vac fades. I then intend to treat the timber before its fixed to the building. Suggestions of potential solutions please!
Cladding Treatment
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heeelllooo and welcome isleys 
if you are trying to keep the natural colour as it is forget it
untreated the timber will turn to antique pine within 2 years and iff exposed to the weather it will go very grey
perhaps thats why ronseal couldnt help!!
if you are trying to keep the natural colour as it is forget it
untreated the timber will turn to antique pine within 2 years and iff exposed to the weather it will go very grey
perhaps thats why ronseal couldnt help!!
I like to use those water-based Shed and Fence treatments that leave a water-repellent waxy coating. They are very easy to re-apply with no rubbing down, just wash off with a stiff brush
External softwood joinery needs frequent care if you hope to make it last
See if you can find a treatment you like the colour of. I happen to like dark brown which would not suit you but is very easy to match and recoat. The clear ones do not protect much against UV fading
Pay great attention to end grain and protect the lowest part of the cladding from water pooling or rain splash. Cladding always rots fastest at the bottom.
I have also used linseed oil which seems to work well but the colour will get patchy over time if you do not use a stain to equalise the bare timber first.
External softwood joinery needs frequent care if you hope to make it last
See if you can find a treatment you like the colour of. I happen to like dark brown which would not suit you but is very easy to match and recoat. The clear ones do not protect much against UV fading
Pay great attention to end grain and protect the lowest part of the cladding from water pooling or rain splash. Cladding always rots fastest at the bottom.
I have also used linseed oil which seems to work well but the colour will get patchy over time if you do not use a stain to equalise the bare timber first.
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