Permanently Closed
We wish to advise that we have ceased trading at the end of August 2024. A combination of factors have been considered and this closure is the best option for us at this time. We thank all of our customers and clients over the 16 years that we have run this business.
Email contact remains available for 2024/2025 – info@timbersteel.com.au
Timber Maintenance: Timbers have been coated with the exterior timber oil known as Sikkens Cetol HLSe. Mostly we use a 50/50 mix of the colours Mahogany and Pine, or for a lighter colour finish we just use Pine. There are various colours in the Sikkens Cetol HLSe range, which is readily available from hardware stores and suppliers of timber finishes. For maintenance coats you can just use one colour without the need to blend the two colours.
For ease of maintenance conduct a routine 3 monthly inspection. The period between maintenance applications will vary and is dependent upon the amount of exposure to the elements, particularly UV exposure.
Best protection of the timber and ease of maintenance is ensured if the timber finish is recoated before deterioration of the coating and timber underneath occurs.
The first indication of the need for recoating will be observed as a lightening in colour and a reduction of sheen as the coating erodes, and a loss of water repellency.
Any loose, flaking coating should be removed by use of a scraper and sandpaper. Any other loose material should be removed using a stiff (non-metallic) bristle brush. Any mould or algal growth must be eradicated using a suitable fungicide/algicide. Wash surfaces with water and a mild detergent to achieve a clean surface. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry completely. This operation should be carried out immediately prior to the application of coatings. Bare timber should be patch primed with one coat of Cetol HLSe. Apply a further coat of Cetol HLSe as described on the can.
Coatings that are in a poor condition all over, should be removed completely. If excessive weathering has occurred give exposed timber a grey appearance, the surface must be thoroughly sanded back to clean, bright timber and then treated as “New timber”, as per the instructions on the can.