Posted by Robert Wilkes on December 20, 19102 at 14:22:40:
In Reply to: Re: Weatherproofing outdoor furniture posted by howard schildt on August 14, 19102 at 06:26:41:
: : Hi folks,
: : I'm looking at buying some outdoor furnishings, made from Nyatoh wood,
: : and I noticed some comments and earlier questions.
: : Could anyone please clarify a couple of things for me about Nyatoh:
: : 1) Is the weathering to a grey finish inevitable, even with regular
: : coatings? With regular protection, how many years would it take for the
: : greyness to occur? Can anything be done to retain the initial redish
: : coloration?
: : 2) When it weathers, does the wood develop splinters, such that sanding
: : is needed...or does it stay smooth
: : 3) What is the enemy ? - the sun or the rain
: : 4) I notice references to Nyatoh being susceptible to pests - is that a
: : likely problem in Nth. California, with outdoor furniture? Or is this only
: : an issue in construction using Nyatoh?
: : Many thanks
: : Kris
Kris,
All wood will be need protecting from the weather. I recommend a spar urethane or varnish to keep the color of the wood. Oil does not work beacuse the wood needs to be protected from the outside. you can keep the redish color by using spar varnish and you may have to refinish after a couple of years depending on the quality of the varnish. Buy your products at a marine store.
Also, this wood is somewhat dense and you should not to much grain raising, but to be sure just use a sealer first.