Protecting Timber
A new answer to the problem of protecting external timbers against insects, fungi, and the weather is “Protim Decorative,” a brush-on coating for timber and timberclad buildings, shop fronts, and roofing shingles, and fences. It not only preserves the wood but improves its appearance.
Allan Murray described lit in the 8.8. C. World Service programme “New Ideas,” explaining that it comes in two colours, cedar and black, and contains finely ground pigments to give the treated surface a uniform and lasting colour. Because of this property, the cedar version will restore the natural tint which wood has lost by exposure to the weather. It does this very effectively, and all that is needed, before applying it, is to wash off any surface grime or dust.
Coverage varies according to the timber, but on new surfaces, which are already planed, a gallon is usually enough for 300 square feet.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31653, 13 April 1968, Page 5
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