Under the influence of sunlight, wood oxidizes. So it is necessary to properly care for it. How to protect wooden garden furniture from damage? We suggest!
Impregnates strengthen the structure of wood
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How does the sun affect garden wood?
Although the destructive effect of ultraviolet radiation is not immediately visible, over time the negative effects of prolonged exposure of wood to the sun cannot be overlooked. Unprotected furniture not only loses its color, but also its external structure is weakened. If even minimal cracks appear in a bench or swing, water will get inside. This, in turn, promotes the growth of fungi and significantly accelerates the degradation of the material.
Radiation destroys wooden furniture
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Wood under protection
Unfortunately, not all elements can simply be hidden from the intense sun. Facades, fences or gazebos are constantly exposed to it. So we need to remember to impregnate the wood with suitable preparations. Such agents contain filters that protect the raw material from UV. They also contain special waxes that repel water. Impregnants form a hydrophobic coating on the surface of the wood, resistant to rain snow and sun. This will also protect wooden surfaces from mold.
Wooden facade requires special protection
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Enhance the beauty of natural wood
However, impregnates perform more than just a protective function. Oils penetrate deeply into the structure of the wood and highlight its beautiful grain. This gives a natural, but also decorative effect. Such a method will be great, for example, for painting a table or terrace boards. Oiling will strengthen their structure and provide very good resistance to changing weather conditions. Also wooden crates protected with impregnation can be a functional equipment and an impressive decoration of the home space.
Colorful crates are a great addition to the garden
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