FAQ

How do I protect my wood from weather?

Wood that is exposed to weather needs special wood protection. A coating makes it particularly robust, resistant and therefore long-lasting. Wood without weather protection swells, becomes cracked and has to be replaced.

Depending on how strongly the location of the wood is exposed to weather and what type of wood it is, the weather protection or the treatment effort can vary for the wood. Wood is a natural raw material and every piece needs individual protection and care at different intervals. It also depends on whether it is treated or untreated. The fact is: All wood needs wood protection in the form of a protective coating that is renewed at regular intervals. This is the only way to maintain beautiful woodwork. Wood and weather protection in outdoor areas is therefore essential.

Wood with weather protection: Tips for use

Typical areas of application are fences, windows and doors, garden sheds or carports. If you want to provide weather protection for your wood, the surface must be clean, grease-free and dry. With the help of a suitable primer or impregnation, you then create a perfect base. The wood is then weather-protected with a stain or an oil.

What does weather protection mean for wood?

Wood works. It absorbs moisture then releases it. Wood and weather protection – an important combination when wood is exposed to moisture. Because moisture can be a major factor that permanently destroys the wood. Mould and fungi can also settle. The result: The wood swells and becomes dilapidated. That is why it is all the more important to apply weather protection to wood outdoors and to maintain it regularly. With the wide variety of different stains and oils, you are guaranteed to find the right wood protection for you.

The right product for wood with weather protection

Stain, oil or wax? Choosing the right product for protection is not always easy, but it is extremely important. Because only with the right treatment or protection will you be able to enjoy your wood products for a long time. Our stains, oils, paints and waxes are open-pore wood coatings that create a water- and dirt-repellent surface. The natural oils penetrate deep into the wood, permanently bond with it and thus protect it from the inside. UV-resistant colour pigments also protect and preserve the colour and natural beauty of the wood.