Whatever you build with Protim® preserved timber will last a long time. It makes sense therefore that you take appropriate care of your project.
Any surface exposed by drilling or cutting must be coated with a cut end preservative. Failure to do this will reduce the effectiveness of the preservative. It is recommended that the coated ends are not put in the ground or in direct contact with water. Rip sawing; thicknessing and planing are not permitted unless the timber is subsequently processed to the original specification.
Use fixings, hardware or any metal products as recommended by their manufacturer
If you desire to apply a paint, stain, clear water repellent or other finish to your preserved wood, we recommend following the manufacturer’s instructions and label of the finishing product.
Before you start, we recommend that you apply the finishing product to a small test area before finishing the entire project to ensure that it provides the intended result.