Thank you for the recommendation of water-based over oil-based paint for exterior woodwork. I have spent a lot of time in Scandinavia and was impressed by the preference for linseed tased paint on the woodwork of their houses.
My pine windows face north, east and west, and were painted with Dulux Weathershield Fresh Sage about 10 years ago.
The paint is starting to fail and splitting on the sills and Boston pane beadings. I am having trouble sourcing a replacement Weathershield paint during lockdown, but can source linseed paint in acceptable colours and quantities.
OK, Devon is not Scandinavia, but what are your thoughts on linseed-based paints for external woodwork, given my supply dilemma. John
You should use products that have been developed for use in the UK. The Scandinavian system you allude to may perform well in certain situations but not others. Hard to say without knowing the exact spec of the product you’re thinking of though.