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Maintenance with hardwood window frames?

  • 14-02-2015 4:27pm
    #1
    Possom1
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    What maintenance, and how often, would be associated with new hardwood window frames?


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  • #2
    slimjimmc
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    If you've applied an external wood stain, e.g Ronseal, then a re-coat every few years is usually enough.
    If you've oiled the wood then you may need to re-oil once or twice a year or more often depending on how much weathering it gets.


  • #3
    Calahonda52
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    slimjimmc wrote: »
    If you've applied an external wood stain, e.g Ronseal, then a re-coat every few years is usually enough.
    If you've oiled the wood then you may need to re-oil once or twice a year or more often depending on how much weathering it gets.
    +1
    And if u make the error of putting on varnish, loadsa work once it starts to peel off

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  • #4
    garancafan
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    This means that the "external wood stain" is superior to either varnishing or oiling?


  • #5
    fatty pang
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    garancafan wrote: »
    This means that the "external wood stain" is superior to either varnishing or oiling?

    It means don't varnish them. Stains or oils are the way to go with hardwoods. Varnish should never be used externally. It will trap water underneath and promote (black) mold growth.


  • #6
    sky6
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    Varnish in sunlight will degrade in a few years. I've always found that Sadolins or Ronseal does a good job and can be re coated every few years. Just a wash down of the windows then a light sanding and re coat. it takes about 2 to 3 hours to do 3 windows and the Hall Door.


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  • #7
    garancafan
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    @ fatty pang
    @ sky6

    Many thanks guys. What would be the best way to deal with Scandanavian pine?


  • #8
    fatty pang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭fatty pang


    garancafan wrote: »
    What would be the best way to deal with Scandanavian pine?

    Opaque microporous paint - the lighter the colour the better. Stains provide less UV protection and will degrade quicker thus requiring more frequent maintenance.
    If your pine windows have only been treated with a superficial wood preservative (which many imported windows have) then it is imperative to maintain the integrity of the finished surface treatment or decay can set in and will not be covered by the warranty.


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