Treatments of Exterior Wood Flooring
The use of wood is the aesthetic choice to dress up any outdoor space, especially for the flooring of the pools, where the wet skin comes into direct contact with the ground. Its maintenance requires more care but it is currently marketed alternative material made from wood fiber that has many advantages: virtually no maintenance, no need to varnish, is resistant to termites for the moisture and weathering, anti-slip, not worn, not broken, and no slivers.
Between the materials for using wood as flooring/decking for the exterior some of brands like Iroko presents a different natural shades ranging from yellow to dark brown, teak and ipe. The sun causes the wood becomes dry, so you should take some precautions for keep in good condition and for achieve for enhance their natural beauty.
The main causes that affect the durability of exterior wood is weather, such as sudden temperature changes, humidity changes, rain and ultraviolet rays. This situation facilitated the decomposition, discoloration of wood surfaces or attack by insects that feed on and destroy it from within.
There are some cares for preventing which require regular maintenance for avoid use of palliative method that more expensive and less reliable.
Firstly you must silt up the pores by applying a primer colorless and elastic to fill the holes to prevent excessive exudation or penetration of water.
In the woods from conifers such as pine or fir, may occur during the early years the exudation of resin, tannins or oils should be cleaned with a cloth soaked in alcohol, acetone, oily or in some cases, with thinner, although this product is less recommended be able to cause secondary effects on subsequent layers.
Once the surface is clean, apply a fungicide to prevent decay in the future and let the wood is ready to receive end primer which also prevents damage by insects or fungus.
Finally be given a coat of paint or protective coating must be resistant to ultraviolet rays. To improve the waterproofing of woody materials can be enhanced with silicone or waxes. This step should be repeated annually.
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