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Hardwoods including teak and oak are full of natural oil. These timbers can be left to weather in the elements completely untreated. Because of their resin content they are extremely durable and will last for centuries. You can choose to oil these timbers to accentuate the natural grain.
With poorer quality hardwoods it is essential to protect them from rot. Micro-porous stains are now used extensively. See http://www.sikkens.co.uk. These paints breathe enabling trapped moisture to travel out of the wood. Painted timber is now much less vulnerable to cracking than it was previously and removing flaked paint should be a thing of the past. |
