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Weathered Wood Finished With Cutek Green

You can apply Cutek Green Clear formula liberally with a spray, brush, or roller while remembering to remove drips and sags as necessary. When using the color-toned Cutek Green remember to stir the solution before and during application. The more precoat of Cutek Green is absorbed, the longer the coating will last. Equipment may be cleaned with detergent and water, or mineral turpentine.

Coverage

Spread rate is 1,000-1400 square feet per gallon

Maintenance

Cutek Green must be reapplied as frequently as necessary to retain the natural beauty and color of your wood deck. Recoat times vary widely according to the age and density of the wood species, and exporsure to weather the deck incurres. Typically horizontal exterior smooth surfaces exposed to full weather such as pool deck and handrails may require annual maintenance, while vertic rough sawn surfaces such as weathered siding may require maintenance less often.

If you would like further information or to purchase this product please contact Robert Abbott from Otter Creek at 1-800-981-3590 or you can visit our online store at www.myocstore.com

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Preparation for Cutek Pro Clean

Because of the wide variation in discoloration and wood species that are encountered, a test area should always be cleaned prior to commencement of the project to determine how much time the restoration procedure will require, and how much Cutek ProClean will be required.

This enables an accurate application procedure to be determined and cost estimated. It is important for the homeowner or contractor to determine the suitability of the product for its intended application.

It is preferable to use Cutek ProClean as supplied and it must always be mixed well before use. Sometimes however, the use of hot water rinsing combined with an easy to clean surface, means that Cutek ProClean can be diluted with water. If a choice to dilute the product is made, always test to determine if the dilution being used is effective in cleaning

Cutek ProClean Application

Apply Cutek ProClean liberally to a pre-wetted wood substrate with brush, roller, or garden sprayer. Let Cutek ProClean do most of the work by letting it dwell on the surface for 10 minutes — 8 hours, or such time as deemed to be necessary by the test procedure. It may be necessary to scrub stubborn stains moderately with a stiff fiber brush.

Recoating

Following the restoration of the timber with Cutek ProClean, it is important to complete the restoration process by coating the timber with Cutek® Green. Application of Cutek® Green eliminates the need for any future stripping because it will not form a film that will peel off like a varnish. Additionally, it has been specifically designed to maximize the dimensional stability and aesthetic qualities of natural wood, while providing protection against ultraviolet degradation, moisture and biological growth. Always remember that film-forming coatings can peel and may need to be sanded, stripped, or scraped when reapplication is necessary.

It is important that the restored wood is completely dry before the application of Cutek® Green. Allow 3 – 4 days of hot, fine drying weather. If unsure, use a moisture meter to measure the residual moisture content of the restored wood to make sure that it is less than 18% before coating.

If you would like further information or pruchase this product please contact Robert Abbott from Otter Creek at 1-800-981-3590 or visit their online store at www.myocstore.com

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Woodrich Wood Decking Stripper

I have a pressure treated deck that was several years old and it was starting to look drab due to the years of weathering it had. I did not want to replace the deck but thought I would like to attempt to strip it and re coat it to help make it look as new as possible. I was searching around the Internet and came across a product from Woodrich called EFC-38 which apparently works on all types of wood species such as pressure treated, cedar and even exotic hardwoods like Ipe, Cumaru and Tigerwood. This product is granular and you mix it in a 5 gallon pale of water and then you can apply with a power washer on low pressure and then spray it on and leave it for a few minutes and then spray it off. I was unsure how this product would work for my weathered deck that had never been cleaned so I also purchased the HD-80 which is a heavy duty stripper. I was advised to purchase along with this product the brightener which is to be applied after your stripper is used. This product is called Citralic ,Citralic is pH balanced to make the ideal neutralizer for HD-80 and other caustic strippers. I was very happy with the results I achieved with these products and would suggest you visit www.myocstore.com for further information.

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Otter Creek is the Canadian Distributor for Woodrich located in St. Louis, Missouri. They currently sell the Woodrich Hardwood Finishing Kit for their hardwood decking customers who wish to apply a protective sealant to hardwood decking such as Ipe, Cumaru and Tigerwood. Hardwood decking such as these species is becoming much more popular a choice for decking in both Canada and the United States.  The sealant is specialy formulated to the natural pigments contained in the wood species and when applied provides a more highlighted natural look which normally lasts two years between applications. If you would like to learn more about this product please visit www.myocstore.com

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With the health concerns of CCA treated wood becoming more apparent every day, more and more people are looking for an environmentally friendly lumber alternative. There is a large trend moving towards wood species, which are naturally resistant to decay.

STRENGTH & DURABILITY
While Tamarack is a softwood it is much denser than other conifers such as spruce, pine and fir. Its approximately 20% denser than Lodge Pole Pine and Jack Pine.

For years Island farmers and boat builders have used “Tamarack” or Juniper as it is commonly known, for items such as fence posts and fishing boat ribs. They used this product for several reasons:
(1) It is much stronger than Spruce or White Cedar
(2) It has a very high natural rot resistance and would last longer than any other local species.

LONG LIFE
Because of the natural preservants inherent to its heartwood Tamarack has lasted 30-40 years as fence posts.

DESCRIPTION
Mature trees grow to 70′ to 100′ tall with a trunk from 14″ to 20″ in diameter. It has flat needles that grow in clusters and are light green in colour.

ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND
Tamarack is a plentiful species and is harvested from managed forests.

What is Tamarack Decking?
Tamarack Decking is an extremely durable North American softwood produced at our facilities in New Brunswick. Its natural resistance to decay, rot, insect damage and salt makes it a perfect wood for long-life exterior decking.

Does Tamarack require special installation?
Tamarack Decking requires no special installation procedures although we recommended using quality saw blades and drill bits.

Does Tamarack require maintenance?
Tamarack will age beautifully taking on a silver gray patina as time passes. A natural stain can be applied to preserve the beautiful honey colour.

Milling Procedure: 

Tamarack Decking is first kiln dried to an average moisture content of 15 to 18%. Then our decking is milled on a five head moulder and is dressed on all four sides and eased on all four edges. This ensures a smooth, splinter free surface, which readily accepts stains or finishes. Tamarack has a very appealing natural appearance and once a finish has been applied the natural grain pattern becomes more pronounced.

If you are planning to build a new patio or veranda this season, why not consider using Tamarack! Not only will it give you a deck the will withstand years of wear and tear, it will also give you a beautiful addition to your home or cottage.

Available Sizes:

Tamarack Decking is available in two different sizes:
5/4” x 4” (Actual Size 1” x 3 ¼” x Random Lengths)
5/4” x 5” (Actual Size 1” x 4 ¼” x Random Lengths)

For more information on our Tamarack Decking and our other species please visit our website www.ottercreekforestproducts.com

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