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.

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.