Woodcare is Important
Natural wood offers unparalleled beauty for the exterior spaces of your home, so taking care of your wood surfaces is important for lasting attractiveness.
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Protecting Wood
Guard from the Elements
Adding stain will enhance and preserve wood’s allure by deepening or changing its color and highlighting or concealing the grain and texture while providing a protective barrier from:
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Rain – water penetrates into wood fibers leading to warping, swelling and cracking
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Sun – Sun can dry and discolor wood, causing it to crack, split and turn gray
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Mildew stains – mold, mildew and algae stains are unsightly and detract from the beauty of wood
Protecting Wood
Different Wood Types
Pittsburgh Paints & Stains® offers a complete line of products formulated to protect any wood type against rain, sun and mildew stain for a beautiful, long-lasting finish at any budget.
New Wood – brand new wood needs to be protected and sealed immediately.
Pressure-treated wood – Even pressure-treated wood needs protection again rot and the harmful effects of weather, such as water absorption, which can cause splitting, cracking, or warping.
Cedar and Redwood – High-quality woods like redwood and cedar are still susceptible to the harmful effects of weather and also require protection from fading, splitting and warping. These types of wood also require a mildew resistant finish to keep them looking beautiful.
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