Product Usage Tips

& Advice

Advice on product choice, installation and finishing. Find out where to use what product and how to end up with a professional end result.

Prior to Installation

Ensure that all Weatherproof products are stored in a dry environment prior to installation. When installing, the following Woodhouse Weatherproof® painting system should be ovserved to ensure the best performance of the product.

Painting Woodhouse Weatherproof® - The Final Coat^2x

Woodhouse Weatherproof® has been factory coated with a high quality architectural solvent (alkyd) primer and is ready for the final coat painting system. To ensure the best performance from Woodhouse Weatherproof® in construction and the prevailing environment after installation, the following painting guidelines are recommended.

STEP 1	Ensure that the primed timber is free from any dirt, oil or any other surface contaminants. Remove thoroughly by wiping clean or lightly sanding.
STEP 2	The best performance from Woodhouse Weatherproof® is achieved when finishing coats are applied within 8 weeks of installation. If the primer appears or becomes chalky or loose, lightly sand these areas as required and re-prime with a premium quality primer. Prime any cut ends prior to installation with a resealer such as Protim Timbercare XJ and a quality primer to ensure the product is sealed.
STEP 3	Fill any defects or nail holes with wood putty and spot prime. Sand lightly to an even finish once dry.
STEP 4	Apply either 2 coats of quality acrylic or solvent based top coats to the prepared product – The Final Coat^2x painting system.
STEP 5	To achieve the best performance of your Woodhouse Weatherproof® product, maintain the finishing coat system as per the manufacturer’s instructions and re-apply as directed or as needed.

WOODHOUSE Weatherproof® Product Installation

The relevant sections of the Building Code of Australia are to be used as guidelines for the correct installation and application of the Woodhouse Weatherproof® range of products. The LOSP treatments used in the Weatherproof range are non-corrosive with conventional fixings that are classified as hot dipped galvanised.

Handling Woodhouse Weatherproof® and Disposing of Offcuts

Ensure that all Woodhouse Weatherproof® products are kept dry and away from moisture prior to installation to minimise the potention of on-site degrade. When cutting, drilling and planing any timber products in the Weatherproof range, wear personal protective equipment including gloves, mask and goggles.

All Weatherproof off-cuts or shavings should not be incinerated/burnt in open fires or barbecues, or used in gardens or landscaping. Direct all unusable material towards the normal household or building site waste disposal.