Wood Sealer
Smartseal wood sealer is a protective sealer and wood waterproofer that can be used on a wide variety of porous wooden surfaces, such as fences, decking, sheds, benches and garden furniture. The wood sealer can extend the life of these external wooden surfaces by making them water resistant and therefore protecting them from deterioration.
Smartseal wood sealer has a number of benefits that can dramatically increase the lifespan of wooden surfaces:
- Makes wood water repellent to prevent wood rotting
- Inhibits the growth of mould, mildew and algae.
- Acts as a wood waterproofer
- Protects against damage from frost
- Helps to prevent damage from wood boring insects
If you are looking to improve the durability and extend the lifespan of any wood feature in your garden such as a decking area, a table, chair, shed or fence, then its is certainly advisable to seal the wood with wood sealer.
A quality wood waterproofer should protect wood from any water ingress and certainly help to prolong its lifespan. This is certainly the case with Smartseal wood sealer. After the the wood sealer has been applied and once fully cured, the surface of the wood should be impervious to water penetration. This offers so many benefits and can extend the life of a porous wooden surface to 20+ years without it showing any noticeable deterioration. Wood rot, mould and mildew infestation plus general contamination can be a thing of the past if the wood is sealed. This can save on the considerable cost of having to replace wooden features that have deteriorated to the point whereby it becomes the only option.
A quality wood sealer can provide much needed protection to external wooden surfaces that are constantly exposed to the elements. The wood sealer, acting as a wood waterproofer will provide longevity and durability to decking, fencing, benches, tables and other wooden garden furniture. This is achieved by sealing the wood and filling the porous voids that cause water ingress problems with most types of wood. The wood sealer will effectively help prevent the wood from rotting and stop moisture getting into the surface.
Many external wooden surfaces can look great at first and improve the visual appeal of a garden or other outside area. However, over time, adverse weather and constant exposure to UV light can reduce the lifespan of these surfaces. If the wood is porous it will inevitably be susceptible to the growth of green algae, mould and moss. Unless the surface of the wood is made non-porous by the application of a good wood sealer or wood waterproofer, the wood can start to degrade quite quickly and may at some become beyond repair and have to be replaced.
There are many other problems associated with unsealed wood. For example, in the winter months as any water held within the voids of the surface
In the winter, this problem is especially bad, because water can get into the cracks of untreated wood, where it can then freeze and expand. This can result in cracks appearing in the surface of the wood which can get worse over time as this cycle is repeated year after year. If the wood is adequately protected with a high quality wood sealer, there is no reason why this problematic situation cannot be avoided. This is why Smartseal always recommend applying a wood sealer to act as a wood waterproofer to any wooden structure that may be constantly exposed to the weather.
Other issues caused by moisture ingress are often related to the spread of mould, fungi and algae on the surface of damp wood. Algae and other green growth will quickly grow on any external surface that stays damp or wet. If this is not treated or removed it can cause long term damage to the surface of the wood which can be hard to rectify. If left too long, the wood can start to rot and weaken in strength which could cause serious injury on weight carrying wooden surfaces such as decking or garden furniture. Getting the wood sealed with a high quality wood waterproofer in the first place can eliminate all these problems and is highly recommended.
Preparation of any wooden surface prior to sealing is also vitally important. Removal of dirt, algae, moss, mould or any other surface contaminants should always be carried out prior to the application of the wood sealer. Products such as deck cleaner and green clear are great for helping anyone prepare a wooden surface for sealing. However, sometimes, especially on surfaces like decking, using a pressure washer is recommended to ensure the surface is totally clean prior to the wood sealer being applied.