How To Preserve Old Wood Siding

How to preserve wood siding pressure washing.

How to preserve old wood siding.

First identify the historically significant features. Cut and sand first cut your wood down to the length width you need. Treated and untreated wood siding can benefit from periodic washing with a pressure washer. Preservation experts from the national park service recommend the following steps in restoring any historic structure.

Using something like 120 grit sandpaper make sure there isn t any dirt or loose wood fibers lingering. Not knowing the size or purpose of your barn wood i d suggest mineral oil as used for butcher block. How to revive old wood. Siding that has discolored with age can be restored to its original color by applying a wood cleaner or brightener.

We cut both boards down to an equal width. Second protect the features that are historically significant. Restoring the wood s natural color. For cleaning and maintaining you only need to wipe the surface with a wet rag.

Paint penetrates and protects in the same way that oil does. To refresh the finish you can apply a new coat every 5 years or as deemed appropriate. How to prep weathered wood for painting. Third repair damage to historically important features.

But the fastest and most effective way. Apply caulk where needed. How to clean and refinish barnwood in 3 easy steps step 1. Clean now you guys i tried a few different ways to clean the boards.

Sanding also helps open. Oil a clear finish is absorbed into the wood filling all pores and voids thereby displacing water that otherwise would be absorbed. Minwax does have a wipe on polyurethane in a satin finish that will protect the barn wood. Oil stain is the same as oil except that a pigment is mixed into the oil.

How to protect wood siding. The soft surface it provides over reclaimed barn wood has the additional benefit of not being ruined by fingerprints. Sealants are clear colorless chemical finishes that enhance the appearance and life of siding without. I m jealous you have barn wood best of luck.

They re available at hardware stores and home improvement centers.