Construction of a Dip Tank for Finishing Wood Siding or Decking

Mark Knaebe

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Construction of a Dip Tank for Finishing Wood Siding or Decking

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Mark Knaebe

Year:

2013

Type:

Finishlines

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, FinishLine, 2013; 2 p.

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Abstract

Dipping new siding or decking pieces before installation is faster than finishing after installation, and it gets finish on the backside and ends of the pieces, thereby extending their service life. This method is appropriate for any penetrating finish, such as waterrepellent preservatives or semitransparent stains. It may also be used to pre-treat siding with water-repellent preservative before painting, which can greatly extend the service life of the paint.

Keywords

siding (building materials), finishes and finishing, wood, decks (architecture, domestic), construction, tanks, dipping, cladding, decks

Citation

Knaebe, Mark. 2013. Construction of a Dip Tank for Finishing Wood Siding or Decking. USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, FinishLine, 2013; 2 p.