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Cutek Extreme Wood Preservative Application Instructions for Hardwoods and Softwoods.

December 12th, 2011
 

Cutek Extreme Wood Preservative

 
 
 
 

Extreme.CutekCUTEKExtreme® preservative and stabiliser. In order for it to function properly it is essential that it is able to diffuse deeply into the wood. Any situation that would hinder this free diffusion such as retained moisture, insufficient time between coats, or the presence of any surface sealant or barrier, must be avoided or satisfactorily remedied by correct procedure and product selection prior to the application of

 
 
 
 

 CUTEKExtreme®  is suitable for use on hardwoods, including tropical species and softwoods and assists with the minimisation of extractive bleed out. Ensure that surfaces to be coated with CUTEKExtreme® are clean and dry, with a residual moisture content of no more than 17%.
 
Cutek Extreme is distributed in Canada through Otter Creek and the company is currently looking for dealers who may be interested in selling the Cutek Extreme. For inquiries please contact Robert Abbott at 1-800-981-3590 

 

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Cutek Green vs Standard Licensed Wood Treatment Processes.

June 27th, 2011

 

Cutek Green Wood Restoration

Cutek Green is designed purely as a surface coating type product, and is in no way intended to replace licensed wood treatment processes. The surface biocidal action is incorporated for surface aesthetic purposes only.

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Cutek® Wood Preservative demonstrate a dramatically slowed rate of moisture exchange.

June 2nd, 2011

Cutek Green Wood Restoration


Water And Wood

Wood is divided, according to its botanical origin, into two kinds: Softwoods from coniferous trees such as Pine, Hemlock and Spruce and hardwoods from broadleaved trees such as Oaks, Maples and Ash. Structurally softwoods are generally simple in structure and lighter whereas hardwoods are generally complex in structure and harder. Softwood (like pine wood) is much lighter and easier to process than the heavy hardwood (like Oak wood). The density of softwoods generally ranges between 350-700 kg/m³, while hardwoods are 450-1250 kg/m³. Both consist of approximately 12 % moisture. Due to the more dense and complex structure of hardwood, the permeability is very low in comparison to softwood, thus making it more difficult to dry. The timber of living trees and freshly felled logs contains a large amount of water, which often constitutes more weight than the actual wood. Water has a significant influence on wood. Wood continually exchanges liquid and gas phase moisture (water) with its surroundings, although the rate of exchange is strongly affected by the degree wood is sealed. Dried wood that are coated with deeply penetrating hydrophobic (water resisting) Cutek® Wood Preservative demonstrate a dramatically slowed rate of moisture exchange which the end result being the wood remains preserved in the fight against moisture for a much longer period.

Otter Creek is the Canadian  distributor of Cutek Green and they would be happy to discuss the benefits of Cutek Green for your next wood project. Please call Robert Abbott at 1-800-981-3590 or the product can be purchased online at www.myocstore.com

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Cutek Green and exposted wood products outdoor.

June 1st, 2011

Cutek Green Wood Preservative before and after

Woods such as cedar and some hardwood species are naturally durable and are therefore commonly used for wood exposed outdoors, such as weathered siding, shakes and shingles, decks, furniture, and fences. Durability is imparted by natural chemicals, which are contained in extractives in the heartwood of these species. Heartwood is the center part of the wood; the outer part is sapwood

Since only the heartwood contains extractives, wood that contains a high proportion of sapwood does not have the natural durability of wood that contains a high proportion of heartwood.

Wood is the material of choice for many structures. As with any building material, how wood is used depends on its properties, such as strength and stiffness, as well as its finishing characteristics and maintenance requirements. Problems such as poor finish performance, mildew, checking and splitting, and wood decay can be controlled with proper care and maintenance. Such problems can be avoided or attenuated through knowledge about the factors that affect wood, particularly wood exposed outdoors. If wood structures are given proper care initially and are maintained periodically, they can be functional and structurally sound, as well as aesthetically pleasing, for decades.

Properly seasoned wood that stays dry is not subject to decay, premature failure of paints and finishes, and problems associated with weathering, such as excessive splitting and checking, raised grain, extractive bleed, and discoloration. This is why you should be considering Cutek Green for application to any outdoor wood projects, either on new projects or restoring weathered wood projects.

Otter Creek is the Canadian distributor for Cutek Green and we would be glad to discuss your specific wood project and how Cutek Creek can be of help in keeping your wood preserved and structurally sound for years to come by calling 1-800-981-3590 and you can purchase this product online at www.myocstore.com

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Chemisys Group opens distribution of Cutek Green in Canada with Otter Creek.

May 31st, 2011

Otter Creek is pleased to announce it now offers the Cutek Green wood preservative product line in Canada as per the agreement through Chemisy’s North American office located in Washington, Michigan.

Founded in 1986, Chemisys are specialists in wood coating and restoration chemistry, biocide synthesis, and general coating formulation.

Cutek Green Wood Preservative

With manufacturing facilities sited in New Zealand and Australia, Chemisys develops, manufactures, and distributes many custom designed products for the domestic market, in addition to exporting to many countries around the world.

Chemisys is also a knowledge and service provider in the domain of wood coating and restoration. Many years of accumulated technical expertise has enabled Chemisys to develop a range of customized products and services that are highly responsive to the needs of the wood coating and wood restoration industry.

Product will ship through out Canada from Otter Creek’s distribution facility located just outside of Toronto. Cutek Green will be distributed through selected building retailers across Canada. Interested retailers can contact Robert Abbott at 1-800-981-3590 or the product can be purchased online at www.myocstore.com

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