How To Preserve Old Wood Siding

Clean now you guys i tried a few different ways to clean the boards.

How to preserve old wood siding.

Sealants are clear colorless chemical finishes that enhance the appearance and life of siding without. Paint penetrates and protects in the same way that oil does. Minwax does have a wipe on polyurethane in a satin finish that will protect the barn wood. For cleaning and maintaining you only need to wipe the surface with a wet rag.

How to clean and refinish barnwood in 3 easy steps step 1. We cut both boards down to an equal width. How to preserve wood siding pressure washing. Oil a clear finish is absorbed into the wood filling all pores and voids thereby displacing water that otherwise would be absorbed.

Sanding also helps open. How to revive old wood. Restoring the wood s natural color. Third repair damage to historically important features.

I m jealous you have barn wood best of luck. Preservation experts from the national park service recommend the following steps in restoring any historic structure. First identify the historically significant features. Cut and sand first cut your wood down to the length width you need.

To refresh the finish you can apply a new coat every 5 years or as deemed appropriate. How to prep weathered wood for painting. Wash it down with a hose. Not knowing the size or purpose of your barn wood i d suggest mineral oil as used for butcher block.

Siding that has discolored with age can be restored to its original color by applying a wood cleaner or brightener. These products often are intended for use on wood decks but they work well on natural wood siding. They re available at hardware stores and home improvement centers. Using something like 120 grit sandpaper make sure there isn t any dirt or loose wood fibers lingering.

Treated and untreated wood siding can benefit from periodic washing with a pressure washer. The soft surface it provides over reclaimed barn wood has the additional benefit of not being ruined by fingerprints. How to protect wood siding. But the fastest and most effective way.

Oil stain is the same as oil except that a pigment is mixed into the oil.