{"id":11542,"date":"2022-07-08T15:33:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T14:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/?p=11542"},"modified":"2024-06-19T11:21:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T10:21:38","slug":"when-and-how-often-to-treat-outdoor-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/when-and-how-often-to-treat-outdoor-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"When And How Often To Treat Outdoor Wood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An essential part of ensuring that outdoor wood is at its best, is to understand when, and how often \n\nwood treatment<\/a> is required! We all know that wooden furniture and features around your home can really add to your property’s overall look and feel, but without regular treatment, wooden furniture can soon become an eyesore.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this article, we’re going to explore when the right time is to\n\n <\/a>\n\ntreat exterior wood<\/a> in particular and how often you need to treat your wooden furniture and fixtures. We’re also going to look at what the tell-tale signs are that you should start planning for treatment. Finally, being the experts in wood care at \n\nWood Finishes Direct<\/a>, we’ll recommend a few products to get the job done! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is the right time to treat outdoor wood? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, first thing\u2019s first, how do you know when it\u2019s the right time to start treating wood? It would be easy to say that the answer is as soon as possible! But, the answer to this question does largely depend on 3 factors: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. When was the last time you treated it? <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What type of wood are you looking to treat? <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is the weather like?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    When was the last time you treated it? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    You may need to treat your exterior wood as often as every 6 months, depending on your geographical situation and the type of wood you are treating. But on average, you should treat your outdoor wood every 12-18 months. So, it should be an annual job! This is the best way to keep your furniture and fixtures safe from the elements, and looking lovely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, if you haven\u2019t treated your wood yet\u2026 the answer is; to start treatment ASAP! It should be a priority to ensure that your outdoor wooden furniture and fixtures are protected from the elements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    If you\u2019re still not sure whether your wood needs treatment, there are a few tell-tale signs to look out for: <\/p>\n\n\n\n