Pre-weathered wood

Even weathering, low maintenance

Sun, wind and rain have a weathering effect on the wood used in exterior carpentry projects. Over the years, exterior woodwork will undergo a natural greying process. Depending on the orientation and the way the sunlight falls on a structure, irregular colour changes are a normal development in wooden cladding. Areas that are exposed to moisture will turn grey, while those that remain dry will darken. Our weathering process prevents colour differences and spotting from occurring in eaves and other sections of wood that are less exposed to rain and sun.

Our pre-weathered finish prevents patchy weathering effects. Your timber cladding or wooden outbuilding will develop a beautifully even weathered finish with no spotting, while also requiring very little maintenance.

Natural pre-weathering with wax oil

Upon request, Carpentier can pre-treat your wood profiles with a tinted wax oil, specially developed to imitate the natural greying of timber in the most realistic way possible. Two coats are always applied. The tiny particles of wax, the natural oils and the high-quality pigments penetrate into the pores of the wood and form a breathable, dirt and water repellent protection. The treated wood takes on a mat grey hue, without losing its rustic and natural look.

So applying this unique wax oil gives the timber a pre-weathered aspect, but also ensures long-lasting protection and prevents moss and algae. In addition, the high percentage of pigments provides great resistance to UV rays.

Prices for pre-weathered wood

You will find prices for pre-weathering with wax oil (2 coats) or WoodCream (1 coat) on the oiled and stained wood page.