Natural Weathering & Recoating

To prolong the effects of fading, INNOWOOD is supplied factory precoated. However, no matter what kind of coating is used, after years of sunlight and different levels of ultraviolet exposure, the products will still gradually fade to different levels.

If the surface of the INNOWOOD colour begins to show signs of severe discolouration or if there is a desire to change the colour tone then follow the instructions specified in the INNOWOOD Recommended Recoating Procedure Guideline, to maintain the colour of the product.

NATURAL WEATHERING

The degree of discoloration of the coating can also be caused by any other reasons, such as the close reflection from a reflective surface like a metal material or glass onto the INNOWOOD surface. Situations such as these can also adversely affect the colour retention performance of INNOWOOD products and can accelerate the change of product colour to varying degrees, like places with severe air pollution, excessive dust accumulation or stains can also affect the durability of the coating.

The weather resistance of precoated products depend on the following factors:

Amount of direct or reflected sunlight
Precipitation, debris, pollution and dust
Wear and tear
Foot traffic for decking.

THE DEGREE OF NATURAL WEATHERING VARIES

RECOATING

If the surface of the INNOWOOD colour begins to show signs of severe discolouration or if there is a desire to change the colour tone then follow the instructions specified in the INNOWOOD Recommended Recoating Procedure Guideline, to maintain the colour of the product.

Please bear in mind that quality and performance of recoated product is highly dependent on quality of application. Also it needs to be understood that the recoating will differ from the factory precoat in both colour and finish.

EXAMPLE OF HOW RECOATING CAN REJUVENATE COLOUR

The degree of discoloration of the precoated product and the durability of the coating are difficult to measure or cannot be specifically guaranteed, depending on the environment in which the product is installed.

This can be illustrated by the installation of the same material with same coating and the same surface treatment but after a period of time, products exposed to direct sunlight appear to fade faster than products exposed to less sunlight. This is not a product or coating issue but is a natural phenomenon found in all natural materials where the colour is affected to different degrees dependant on the level of direct sunlight.

Based on our experience and observations all coating life expectancies can only be used as a guide.

For regions with low UV intensity, the durability of the coating to weathering can be maintained for approximately 5-7 years. In regions with high UV intensity or extreme weather, the durability of coating to weathering can be maintained for approximately 2-4 years. This guide also applies to decking applications but bear in mind that the amount of foot traffic and wear combined with the direct angle of incidence of sun on the flat surface will reduce the coating life expectancy guidance by at least another year.

Generally, lighter colours such as Golden and Premium Oak fade faster than darker colours such as Weathered Wood and Urban Oak that retain colour for much longer. With colours such as Spotted Gum and Tasmanian Oak behaving with normal fading levels.