Features of exterior painting

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The simplest and most reliable way to protect wood from the destructive effects of moisture, penetration of biological pests, ultraviolet radiation and other environmental aggression is varnish, paint. The process of updating the walls gives the building a new look, attractive, elegant. Exterior painting is durable oil compositions, protective impregnations, durable, reliable.

Facade protected by paints and varnishes
Painting performs two functions – protection and decoration. Decorative compositions can be transparent or with the addition of color, a color that masks flaws and unevenness.

Paints and varnishes dry differently. Quick-drying ones canada mobile database solvents or an emulsion base. Oil-based compositions require time to harden; siccatives will help speed up drying.

An important indicator is light resistance, the ability to maintain its original appearance for a long time without fading from sunlight. The parameter is of great importance for facade work, perhaps even the most important.

Important! The use of paint and varnish coatings is necessary if it is not planned to cover the walls with finishing materials, panels, or siding.

The paint and varnish coating does not interfere with the breathing of wood, air exchange is carried out through the ends of the timber and micro-gaps of the inter-crown joints, preserves the beauty of the natural wood pattern, does not affect the ecological balance (transparent glazing composition). If the timber is of low quality, has significant defects, varnish or paint will hide them, significantly improving the appearance of the house.

Material selection options
What to cover the external walls of a log house with is the main question. A comparative analysis will help you choose which paint to choose.

The usual oil paints, familiar from childhood, have many advantages, but are of little use for facade work. Sensitivity to solar radiation quickly makes the painted surface unusable. The paint changes color, peels off, restoration will require a lot of effort.