Use TimberSaver borate preservative before applying DEFY when applicable. Since there are numerous factors that affect performance, it is important to identify the most likely causes of product failure. All protective wood finish products eventually succumb to the elements. How long a finish protects against weathering, how well it maintains its appearance, and how easy it is to reapply a maintenance coat are factors that separate different products. Wood must be clean and porous to accept the finish.
Chlorine bleach turns wood white and affects the color of any finish that is applied.
Chlorine bleach also damages wood lignin, or the glue that binds wood cells together. TimberWash is a sodium percarbonate that cleans wood, and if it needs to be further brightened, TimberBrite will safely brighten wood without damaging the cells. Multiple light spray applications are usually insufficient. Product should be backbrushed in to ensure even coverage. Never allow the product to form puddles.