WOODGUARD IS UV STABLE!

Woodguard's active ingredient, Copper-8-Quinolinolate, is UV stable and will not break down during long term sun exposure. In addition, Woodguard contains Titanium Dioxide and Trans Oxide Pigment UV Blockers to minimize the effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING WOODGUARD?

Woodguard protects against cupping, curling and warping. It controls fungus, wood decay, mold, mildew, termites and anobiid (powder post) beetles with its EPA registered wood preservative Copper-8-Quinolinolate. Woodguard's oil based formula penetrates deeply into the wood and provides excellent water repellency. Woodguard cures below the surface to enhance the natural beauty of the wood for years to come.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING WOODGUARD TC?

Woodguard TC is a clear acrylic finish that extends the life of Woodguard and is washable and non-yellowing. When using this product it should be applied only when the new formula Woodguard is completely dry to the touch. Normally this will be at least 30 days from the date of initial application. Using Woodguard TC will extend the lifespan of Woodguard for an additional 2 years. Woodguard TC is available in a Satin or a Gloss Finish. Apply Woodguard TC to your wood with a brush, roller, or a professional grade airless sprayer. Apply a thin coat and back brush Woodguard TC into the wood.

CAN WOODGUARD TC BE USED ON EXISTING WOODGUARD APPLICATIONS?

Woodguard TC is designed only for use as a topcoat with new formula Woodguard produced since the beginning of 2006 If new formula Woodguard has been applied over an existing Woodguard application, Woodguard TC can be applied once the new formula Woodguard is completely dry.

HOW DURABLE IS THE WOODGUARD FINISH?

ISK Biocides, the manufacturer of Woodguard products provides a written warranty of three years for single coat applications of tinted Woodguard and five years for the two coat application of Woodguard Wood Preservative followed 30 days later by Woodguard TC.

IS ANY REGULAR MAINTENACE REQUIRED TO KEEP THE WOODGUARD FINISH LOOKING GREAT?

Logfinish.com recommends that your Woodguard finish be washed annually with Log Wash to remove accumulations of pollen and environmental dirt. Just spray on the Log Wash per the directions and lightly pressure wash. Keep rinsing until all foam is rinsed away.

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WHAT SURFACE PREPARATION IS NEEDED TO APPLY WOODGUARD?

Surfaces to be coated with Woodguard should be clean and free of all loose debris. Mill Glaze (often present on new wood) must be removed prior to Woodguard application. Logfinish.com recommends X-180 Weathered Wood Restorer to clean wood and remove mill glaze. When using this product make sure that all surfaces that have been cleaned have been thoroughly rinsed with clean water. For best results make sure that all wood to be coated has a moisture content of 18% or less. Wet wood allows the growth of mold and mildew beneath the surface of the Woodguard coating.

WOODGUARD IS EASY TO APPLY!

Woodguard is easy to apply via brush, coarse spray or roller. Just apply Woodguard until the wood refuses to take any more. Woodguard does its job in just one initial coat. Logfinish.com recommends that you apply Woodguard with a pump up type garden sprayer such as a Solo Model 475 and then back brush the product into the wood. Woodguard cleans up easily with mineral spirits. Best results are achieved when you apply Woodguard until the wood refuses to take any more. Woodguard should always be applied at temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Cure time for Woodguard will range from 3 days to several weeks depending on temperature conditions and wood porosity. Woodguard TC can be applied with an airless sprayer, a roller or a brush and should be back brushed into the wood. Hold off on the application of Woodguard TC until the initial Woodguard coat has dried for at least 30 days.

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CAN WOODGUARD BE APPLIED WITH AN AIRLESS SPRAYER?

Only Woodguard TC can be applied with an airless sprayer. Woodguard Wood Preservative is not designed for application with an airless sprayer! Airless Sprayers over-atomize the product and 25-30% is lost to the ground. Airless sprayers apply too thin a coat of Woodguard Wood Preservative and not the heavy saturation coat that Woodguard requires.

WILL WOODGUARD PROTECT MY HOME AGAINST CARPENTER BEES?

No. Carpenter bees drill into the wood but do not eat the wood. To protect your home from carpenter bees add NBS 30 or Bug Juice to your Woodguard. See the Stain Additives section of this website for further information on these products. For spot infestations of Carpenter Bees in between stain applications use BeeGone mixed with water and applied per instructions with a pump up insecticide sprayer. The Carpenter Bee Chamber has also proved effective in controlling Carpenter Bees by trapping them and not letting them go. All of these products can be found here in LogFinish.com

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WOODGUARD IS SAFE TO USE!

Woodguard is VOC compliant in all 50 states and meets all current state and federal air quality requirements. It is FDA approved for use on wood having incidental food contact. Woodguard has a very low odor during application, as well as while curing.

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WHEN SHOULD ADDITIONAL MILDEWCIDE BE ADDED TO MY WOODGUARD?

Woodguard contains an adequate level of Mildewcide for most applications. Logfinish.com recommends that you add M-1 Advanced Mildewcide to Woodguard on homes in very humid areas. Also add M-1 when homes are located adjacent to rivers, streams or lakes. It is also recommended that you add M-1 to Woodguard for homes in forest locations where there is little sun or when homes are located in hollows with poor air circulation.

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WHAT OTHER WOODGUARD PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE?

Woodguard also manufactures Woodguard ITF (Interior Transparent Finish) for the Interior of your log home and Beegone a permethrin based insecticide to fight carpenter bees and other crawling insects.

WHICH LOG HOME MANUFACTURERS INCLUDE WOODGUARD IN THEIR LOG HOME PACKAGES?

• Southland Log Homes

• Heritage Log Homes

• Beaver Mountain Log Homes

• Air Lock Log Homes

• Finger Lakes Log Homes

• Gold Hill Log Homes

• Country Log Homes

• Smoky Mountain Log Homes

• Allegany Log Homes

• Amerlink Log Homes

• Daniel Boone Log Homes

• Alabama Log Homes

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO APPLY WOODGUARD TO MY LOG HOME AS COMPARED TO OTHER LOG HOME FINISHING PRODUCTS?

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HOW MUCH AREA WILL A 5 GALLON Pail OF WOODGUARD COVER?

On initial applications a five gallon pail of Woodguard Wood Preservative will cover approximately 750 square feet of resawn cedar siding or about 1000 square feet of logs. Only one saturating coat of Woodguard is initially required. A five gallon pail of Woodguard TC will cover approximately 1500 SF of resawn wood and 2000 SF of smooth logs.

ARE SAMPLE KITS OF WOODGUARD WOOD PRESERVATIVE AVAILABLE?

Yes! Logfinish.com provides the best sample kits in the Log Home Finishing industry. Your Woodguard Sample Kit includes one ounce glass sample jars of Woodguard Honey Base, Woodguard Honey 2000, Woodguard Warm Pecan, Woodguard Tawny Cypress, and Woodguard Dark Walnut plus one ounce sample jars of Woodguard Topcoat Satin, Woodguard Topcoat Gloss and a bottle of X-180 Weathered Wood Restorer. Try all these samples on your own wood and make your decision.

Telephone requests for Woodguard sample kits are also accepted Monday through Friday from 9AM to 7 PM Eastern (6AM-4PM Pacific). Our toll free order desk number is 888-208-2248. You can also reach us by fax at 828-625-2077.

HOW IS WOODGUARD SHIPPED?

Woodguard is shipped in D.O.T.-approved five gallon plastic pails that are packaged in strong corrugated cartons. 99% of all our orders are shipped within 24 hours of order receipt. All shipments are sent via UPS Ground or Fedex Ground.

HOW DO I ORDER WOODGUARD?