MAINTENANCE PROTOCOL FOR DECKING
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RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT CHAIN OF CUSTODY We are a company that takes our future and that of the planet very seriously. That is why we work towards guaranteeing reforestation and environmental care, safeguarding the future of the forests and their wood. WE ADHERE TO THE CHAIN OF CUSTODY STANDARD in line with EUTR regulations. EUROPEAN REGULATIONS Our wood is purchased under the permits required by the official competent agencies in each country of origin and adhering to Due Diligence System of AEIM (Spanish Timber Trade Federation's), thus complying with the European Union Timber...

LOPEZ IPIGUEIRAS SOLID WOOD FLOORING Lopez Pigueiras recommends the use of SikkEn5 products l PREVIOUS CONSIDERATIONS OF DECKING 1.1 External conditions that affect the wood 1.3 Colour and dimensional alterations 2.1 Wood staining process 2.3 Wood stain colours 3.1 Maintenance of the surface layer

PREVIOUS CONSIDERATIONS OF DECKING 1.1 EXTERNAL CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT THE WOOD The following basic considerations should be taken into account before installing outdoor wood flooring: • the climatic conditions of the area, especially the incidence of direct sunlight and the average seasonal humidity. • xylophagous external agents such as fungi and insects. • slipperiness: public transit. 1.2 SLIPPERINESS Depending on the usage class of the flooring, the Spanish Technical Building Code (CTE) requires a speci fic slip resistance. For flooring installed in outdoor areas or swimming pools, the...

PREVIOUS CONSIDERATIONS OF DECKING Prolonged exposure of wood floorings to external weathering agents, especially the action of the sun and humidity, causes the wood's surface to take on a greyish tone. This is a natural photodegradation process. Nevertheless, this phenomenon does not affect its long-term mechanical resistance, durability and performance: sanding the surface restores the wood's original colour. Also, the use of oils and wood stains reduces alterations of this type. Weathering agents also affect its dimensional stability, generating superficial checks that can be considered...

1. RUSTIC TREATMENT A wider opening of the pores and an increase in the penetration index of the wood staining is achieved. 2. WOOD STAIN The product is wood stained on its four faces with 200 g/m2 of the product in two coats. 3. DRYING OVEN It is introduced in a 5-metre tall drying oven towards the upper part (the hottest area). 2.2 BENEFITS OF THE PROCESS THERMAL JET AIR DRYING RUSTIC TREATMENT BEFORE WOOD STAINING. TWO COLOURS ARE USED: “IPE" AND “TEAK” The outdoor deckings have a considerably smooth and polished upper face after manufacturing (the wood pores are closed), which...

Weather conditions and variations in the humidity of the location where the decking is installed are the two factors that determine its maintenance. Wood, as a living material, absorbs and releases humidity in line with variations in weather conditions. In the summer, it tends to contract, as a result of the lack of water, and to take on a greyish tone, as a result of continuous exposure to solar radiation. In view of this, regular basic maintenance should be carried out to protect the decking and maintain its appearance over the passage of time. The durability and appearance of outdoor...

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