VIDEO: Cleaning & Recoating Charred Accoya Exterior Cladding

Описание: Hi, this is Ryan with reSAWN TIMBER co. 's R+D Department.

Today we're going to be showing you how to clean an exterior cladding product in preparation for a recoat.

Keep in mind, Accoya is a modified wood and doesn't require a recoat. We do recommend a recoat for aesthetic purposes if the desire is to get back to that day one color.

So the first step in this process is knowing when your cladding was installed.

So we know - this is a test board that's been out on our testing rigs.
We know this was put outside 3 years ago
(1 year of weathering = 3 years of accelerated weathering)
So, that falls in the 3-4 year window of when we recommend recoats.

The next step would be to visually inspect the product for any kind of damage, fading, mold - things like that. And after taking a look at this, and knowing how long it's been outside, we've decided to do a recoat on this product.

This product here is IKIGAI. This is a shou sugi ban product or a charred Accoya product

And I think after we clean it and prep it and we get the finish on there, it'll look just as good
as the day it got installed. So, let's do that.

(Accelerated weathering means exposure of our products facing South on a 45-degree angle. One year of accelerated weathering equals approximately three years of natural weathering.)

Part 1 - Cleaning IKIGAI Accoya Exterior Wood Cladding
Step One - dampen the surface with water, using a garden hose if possible.

Step Two - apply reSAWN's ready-to-use exterior wood cleaner using a soft-bristled brush.
For lighter cleaning, the product can be diluted with water at a ratio of 1:2.

Step Three - scrub the treated area with a soft-bristled brush. That's a nice soft-bristled brush.

Working lengthwise along the wood until it is clean. For stubborn stains, repeating the treatment may be necessary.

Step Four - rinse thoroughly with water until all of the foam has been washed away.

Let the wood dry for a minimum of 24 hours before starting the recoat process.

Part 2 (Optional) - Recoating IKIGAI Accoya Exterior Wood Cladding
Step One - stir the oil finish provided by reSAWN thoroughly before use.

Step Two - once the clean surface is dry, apply a layer of oil finish supplied by reSAWN with a foam pad. Work length-wise across the boards. Maintain a wet edge to prevent any lap marks.

Step Three - wait for 1 to 3 minutes, allowing oil to penetrate. Then buff off traces of excess product with a piece of cloth.

Step Four - Let the surface dry for about 24 hours.

NOTE:
Complete curing takes place after 7 days.
Cloths that are soaked in oil may spontaneously combust, and must therefore be submerged in water after use.