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What happens if my timber is not protected
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How does the weather affect my timber
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How should I protect my
timber
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How does CD50 protect
my timber
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What sets CD50 apart
from other products
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Is CD50 safe to
use around children and pets? And is it safe for the
environment?
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What timbers can I
use CD50 on? |
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How do I use CD50?
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Where can I buy CD50?
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Can I put CD50 on top of
other products?
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No - see next question for explanation. |
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Why is it so
important that I remove all surface coatings
(paints, stains) before using CD50?
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I don't know if my
house has been previously treated with a surface
treatment or film former
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My house has a
surface coating (paint, stain, etc.) - how do I
remove it? |
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It is best to get a professional to do this
for you - this can be a complex process, using specialised equipment
and chemicals. The results can be dramatic, as warped and cupped
timbers can be returned to their near original profile, and the
original natural colour and beauty of the wood restored. For further
advice contact
Churton Pacific Ltd
we can recommend reliable experienced people
who will give you a good result. Or contact
The
GoodWoodGuys |
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My timber weatherboards
have cupped and twisted - what can CD50 do to
resurrect them?
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Is CD50 suitable
for the harsh sunlight and very high UV levels we have in New
Zealand? |
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Will CD50 peel?
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Can I use CD50 inside my house?
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Yes,
CD50
can be used inside the home safely.
Where it will be
exposed to splashes from spa pools, kitchens or
toilets, it should be protected with
WETSHIELD.
In areas where it will exposed to dirt and grim,
such as doors, window sills, contact areas etc.,
WETSHIELD
can be used as a protective coating so the
surface can be wiped clean as necessary. |
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Can I use CD50 on
my hardwood outdoor furniture? |
Yes, Clear CD50 will allow the timber to
silver naturally without black & slippery mould and
fungus.
If using on new timber, use very sparingly -
alternatively, allow the timber to weather for a few
months, as CD50 penetrates better once the natural
oils have leached out. If using a Colourtone - work
with the natural colour of the timber. Decks and
outdoor furniture are usually placed to receive
maximum sun. Accordingly, if a Colourtone is used,
the maintenance will be more frequent than that of a
normal vertical house surface. |
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Can I use CD50 on
decks?
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Can I use CD50 on
plywood? |
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Can I use CD50 on
shingles? |
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My Timber has had nothing
on it - how do I prepare it for CD50
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My timber has
silvered with age/ is dirty/ mouldy - can I get it
back to the original colour? |
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My timber is heavily stained with
water stains, tannin stains or grease
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I want to retain
the colour that my timber is now - I do not want it
to silver
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I want my timber to age
and weather naturally |
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I want my timber to age
and silver naturally but
want an even silver look all over |
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Do I have to
measure the thickness of CD50 after applying it? |
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No! CD50 soaks into the timber - it is not a
surface film forming product however brush or wipe
off any excess after application to stop dripping. |
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Do I have to put a coat of preservative on
first, then several coats of colour? |
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No - CD50 contains the active ingredients in
one mix. If you want a Colourtone, you add this to
the mix. It all goes on together. Then you apply the
second coat (the same mix) after at least four
weeks. |
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I understand that
if I use new timber, the retained moisture must be
less than 17% - what is retained moisture and how
will I know the level? |
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Retained moisture is the natural sap left in
the wood. This must be reduced to below 17% before
applying CD50. Your timber merchant can test the
timber and tell you how much moisture the timber
contains. |
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Do I have to wait
4 weeks? - I don't want to rehire the scaffolding
later |
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You can apply the second coat before 4 weeks
if it has
penetrated in fairly well (e.g. if the weather
is dry) - but we recommend letting the first coat
soak in well before the second coat, as the longer
the time between coats, the better the colour
retention will be. In humid or cold conditions it is
better to wait until after 4 weeks. |
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I want to build a log house - what should I use to
treat it?
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