The unique performance OrganoWood technology is available as 3 different products:
01 Wood Protection
02 Surface Protection
Wood Cleaner
these can be shipped to your project’s address in bottles of 1, 5 and 25 litres.
01 Wood Protection – Step 1, base coat
Base coat (step 1 of 2) to give the wood a light, silver-grey patina. The treatment also provides better protection, as the wood fibres are physically encapsulated with silicon molecules, which counteracts the degradation process.
The product is colourless and does not noticeably alter the colour of wood immediately after application. It can be used for surface treatment of virtually all pressure-impregnated and untreated wood. For pressure-impregnated wood, the effect lasts for up to 10 years. Treated surfaces are diffusion-open.
Areas of application
The Wood Protection System is used for the surface treatment of wood outdoors in patios and gardens, for example deckings, fencing, planter boxes, outdoor furniture and jetties. It is also suitable for untreated facades. It is recommended for pressure-impregnated wood, heat treated wood, pine, spruce and larch.
The silicon penetration is most effective with absorbent types of wood, such as pine and spruce. For wood with a low absorption capacity, a short-term change in colour may occur. The products in the Wood Protection System can be used on wood that has previously been treated with oil, lacquer or glazing paint if the previous treatment has worn away. Wood treated with OrganoWood® should not be painted over.
01 Wood Protection should also be used for OrganoWood® silicon-impregnated wood, for example on cross-cuts, after making holes and for maintenance. For more information, visit www.organowood.com
Eco-labelled and environmentally classified
OrganoWood 01® Wood Protection is water-based and consists of silicon minerals and natural plant substances.
01 Wood Protection is eco-labelled with the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation’s “Good Environmental Choice”, is listed in the Swan Ecolabel Building Product Portal and can be used in Swan eco-labelled buildings.
Environment, safety and shelf life
Clean equipment with water before and after use. The product is alkaline. Eye and hand protection should be worn. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Store at 5–30°C. The product must not be exposed to frost. Shelf life in well-sealed packaging 5 years. Once poured, do not pour the product back into the packaging.
The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous waste. However, we recommend that leftover concentrated fluid is taken to a recycling centre. Recycle the packaging as plastic.
Maintenance
Maintenance washing with OrganoWood® Wood Cleaner is recommended. If the surface is mechanically worn, for example where people often walk or move furniture, or if the surface is washed with a strong wood cleaner or high-pressure washing (should be avoided), the wood fibres in the surface layer may be worn away and thus also the treatment. If this happens, re-treat the worn areas with 01 Wood Protection and complete the treatment with 02 Surface Protection.
02 Surface Protection – Step 2, top coat
Top coat (step 2 of 2) and maintenance of wood outdoors that has received a base coat of OrganoWood® 01 Wood Protection. The fluid has a whitish colour but becomes transparent when dry. Treated surfaces are diffusion-open.
Area of application
This top coat is used to give wood water-repellent properties, reducing the risk of surface growth of mould and algae, and creating a smooth surface that is easier to clean.
Once the fluid has dried and the surface protection hardened, a hydrophobic surface is created around the wood fibres, which reduces the penetration of water and waterborne dirt. It also reduces the movement of moisture in the wood, which counteracts cracking and leads to a more even greying process. The water-repellent effect will be noticeable after a day or so, but the full effect takes approximately 2–3 weeks. At lower temperatures, the hardening process may take longer.
02 Surface Protection should also be used for OrganoWood® silicon-impregnated wood, for example on cross-cuts, after making holes and for maintenance. For more information, visit www.organowood.com
If necessary, re-treat with 02 Surface Protection, e.g. if the surface frequently becomes worn or after heavy-duty cleaning. Tip: Once the wood starts to absorb water immediately, it is time to re-treat it.
Environmentally adapted and environmentally classified
OrganoWood® 02 Surface Protection is water-based and consists of silicon minerals and natural plant substances. 02 Surface Protection is listed in the Swan Ecolabel Building Product Portal and can be used in Swan eco-labelled buildings. It has also been awarded environmental classification B by SundaHus and is recommended by Byggvarubedömningen and BASTA.
Environment, safety and shelf life
Clean equipment with water. The product is acidic. Eye and hand protection should be worn. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Store at 5–30°C. The product must not be exposed to frost. Shelf life in well-sealed packaging 2 years. Once poured, do not pour the product back into the packaging.
The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous waste. However, we recommend that leftover concentrated fluid is taken to a recycling centre. Recycle the packaging as plastic.
Maintenance
Maintenance washing with OrganoWood® Wood Cleaner is recommended. If the surface is mechanically worn, for example where people often walk or move furniture, or if the surface is washed with a strong wood cleaner or high-pressure washing (should be avoided), the wood fibres in the surface layer may be worn away and thus also the treatment. If necessary, re-treat with 02 Surface Protection.
OrganoWood® Wood Cleaner – Pre-treatment and cleaning
OrganoWood® Wood Cleaner is an eco-labelled superconcentrate cleaning agent.
Area of application
Use OrganoWood® Wood Cleaner before applying 01 Wood Protection, for maintenance washing, and general and heavy-duty cleaning of outdoor wood, for example deckings and outdoor furniture.
Maintenance washing is recommended to avoid dirt building up and growth of algae and mould. After heavy-duty cleaning of wood, re-treatment with OrganoWood® 02 Surface Protection is recommended to restore the water-repellent properties of the surface of the wood.
Eco-labelled and environmentally classified
OrganoWood® Wood Cleaner is water-based and consists of silicon minerals and natural plant substances.
Wood Cleaner is eco-labelled with the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation’s “Good Environmental Choice”, is listed in the Swan Ecolabel Building Product Portal and can be used in Swan eco-labelled buildings. It has also been awarded environmental classification B by SundaHus and is recommended by Byggvarubedömningen and BASTA.
Environment, safety and shelf life
Store at 5–30°C. The product must not be exposed to frost. Shelf life in well-sealed packaging 5 years. Once poured, do not pour the product back into the packaging.
The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous waste. However, we recommend that leftover concentrated fluid is taken to a recycling centre.
Maintenance
Maintenance washing with OrganoWood® Wood Cleaner is recommended. If the surface is mechanically worn, for example where people often walk or move furniture, or if the surface is washed with a strong wood cleaner or high-pressure washing (should be avoided), the wood fibres in the surface layer may be worn away and thus also the treatment. If necessary, re-treat with 02 Surface Protection. Following significant wear or heavy-duty cleaning, worn sections may also need to be re-treated with 01 Wood Protection.
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