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The Application
Exterior Wood Savers believes the beauty and durability of any sealant
job depends on the quality of the stain and the proper surface preparation.
To accomplish this, wood must be properly cured, restored, dried and
sealed.
Curing
Most new wood should be allowed to cure for 3-5 weeks to bring the moisture
content down to an acceptable level, which allows the pores to open and
the Exterior Wood Saver Sealant to penetrate the wood for a better quality
seal. However, you should never wait longer than three months to seal
due to the damage outside elements can do to your wood. Redwoods, such
as Cedar, should be sealed within 5-6 weeks.
Restoration
If you haven't had your fence sealed and it has taken on a grayish cast,
it can still be restored. In this case we use a water-based solution in
which the main ingredient is sodium hypochlorite (a strong oxidizing agent)
to remove the dirt, fungus, mold and mildew that is trapped below the
wood's surface. The wood is then allowed to dry for 48-72 hours before
our special Exterior Wood Saver Sealant is applied.
Sealant
This is a three-coat wet-on-wet process that is applied using an airless spray
pump system.