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Between the BBQ, the patio furniture and family get-togethers, decks have to handle more traffic than any other wood surface around your house. Your deck is the centerpiece of your outdoor entertaining space, but it’s easy to make mistakes that can keep it from standing up to the summer sun, weather and foot traffic. Sansin … Read more

Wood is a beautiful, durable and versatile material, whether it is being used for millwork, cabinets, furniture, decking, or home construction. To help ensure lasting beauty and protection on your next wood project, follow these best practices. Select a Suitable Wood Finish Water-borne coatings are designed to penetrate deeply into the wood, rather than sitting … Read more

Wood Finish and Treatment Decisions for Lasting Log Home Protection Whether you currently own a log home or are purchasing or building one, you no doubt appreciate the enduring beauty of wood and the log home aesthetic. To protect your investment and ensure your home stands the test of time, you will want to protect … Read more

Remember the ‘Early Bird Gets the Worm’ phrase? Well, that applies to proactive deck maintenance, as well. Deck maintenance before visible wear and tear leads to a much easier and enjoyable experience. No matter what kind of wood you’ve chosen for your deck, all decking requires a maintenance coat of finish to maintain beauty and … Read more

By Dr. Nenad Vidovic Head, research and development department, The Sansin Corporation The type of carpenter bees that homeowners have to worry about are large species (20 to 30 mm) with a smooth and shiny, metallic blue-black abdomen (bumble bees have a yellow and hairy abdomen and do not bore into wood). Large carpenter bees … Read more