Monitor the Checks (especially with log homes) If you know for sure that you are going to apply another coat of stain then definitely wash it with Clean & Brite which will wash off any live mildew spores that you may not see. If it is really dirty you may want to lightly scrub with a soft bristle brush. If you use Clean & Brite you do not want to scrub really hard – just spray on the diluted solution, let it sit on the wood for 30 minutes or so (don’t let it dry out) and then hose it off with a strong spray or power wash it off at approximately 1200 psi. It brightens the wood and removes any mold or mildew spores. If you live in a more damp and mildew prone area, we suggest that you wash the home at least once a year with our Clean & Brite maintenance cleaner.
Our Clean & Brite Formula is designed to work with our products effectively. If the home will be requiring a new coat of stain, do not use bleach based cleaners prior to staining. You could just actually hose off the siding with a strong jet spray every year and the dust will rinse away.
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Luckily Timber Pro UV is not a “dirt attracting” finish because it does not contain the soft, waxy oils that dirt wants to stick to.
Here are some tips that will help you to keep your siding beautiful year round. There are no solid rules, nor exact duration as to when you will need to re-treat due to the type and porosity of the wood you used, how well the wood was saturated and number of coats when originally stained, whether you choose a transparent color, semi-trans, or semi-solid color, what the weather conditions are in your area, and how the siding is exposed in regards to the design of the structure. You may only need to treat every 3-7 years on more protected area’s of the building. If the overhang is quite wide, or you have covered porches, the frequency of the maintenance coatings will be less. The design of the structure has a lot to do with how often you need to recoat as well. If the siding is smooth, rather than rough sawn, it requires more frequent coating. The semi-transparent finishes or semi solid stains will last longer. Finishes that are very transparent need to be re-coated on an average of 1-3 years. Everyone wants to maintain the natural wood look to be able to see the grain and beauty of the wood. Transparent wood finishes do not contain significant amounts of tint or pigment like paint does. If you don’t do some yearly maintenance on your log or wood-sided home you will end up having to strip off the finish and re-apply it again and that is a lot more work than just the preventative maintenance. A little preventative maintenance goes a long way and can save you a lot of time and money. Dirt provides a food source for mold and mildew and the sun dries out the wood and fades the tint in the stain. The two culprits that contribute the most to finish degradation are dirt and sun. Maintaining natural wood siding is a lot easier if you dedicate a weekend once per year to cleaning the wood all the way around the house. Rule #1 – Keep It Clean Rule #2 – Keep your Clear UV top coat fresh Rule #3 – Don’t wait for finish to “wear off” before you re-apply
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