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Should I apply a finishing product to my MicroPro Sienna project right away?
Yes. Waiting a year or “a season” before applying a finish is a bit of misinformation about treated wood that has been circling around retail yards and contractors for some time. Unless the coating manufacturer stipulates otherwise, you can apply a stain or water repellent to the wood as soon as it is dry to the touch after installation. It will depend on the weather, the exposure to sunlight and how wet the wood was when it was installed (it is saturated with water during pressure treatment).
Why does wood shrink and crack outdoors?
Wood is a natural product and due to its innate characteristics, it shrinks as it loses moisture and swells as it gains moisture. Changes in humidity and temperature can result in warping, checking, and splitting. The development of these seasoning characteristics is normal. Applying a water repellent or stain with water repellent as soon as the wood is dry to the touch will help to reduce the effects of seasoning and weathering.
Why is maintenance required on treated wood projects?
Nothing is “maintenance-free”. Pressure treating protects wood against structural failure due to rot, fungal decay or termite attack. However, moisture, sun, and outdoor conditions will cause wood to show signs of weathering. Natural weathering such as raised grain, splitting, checking, twisting, warping, shrinkage, or swelling occurs in both treated and untreated wood if left unprotected outdoors. To help reduce these effects, apply a high quality water repellent or stain with water repellent as soon as the wood is dry to the touch after installation.
How do I maintain the colour and surface of my MicroPro Sienna project?
A wide range of wood finishing products have been formulated for exterior wood care. As a general rule, you need pigments or colour in the product to protect the wood surface against UV damage. Always read the finishing product label and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on how and when the product should be applied. For a list of recommended products from popular finishing manufacturers
How long will the MicroPro Sienna colour last?
Left unprotected, the warm brown colour of Sienna will fade to a soft tan or beige and will gradually transition to grey. The length of time will vary according to the exposure to sunlight, the wood species and the application.
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