Where Have You Been In Your Van Today?

shropschris said:
osmo is ok but it takes forever to dry and it will weather patchy as its on the timber surface rather than in it Owatrol is very very thin the idea being it penetrates deep .we have run samples with them all over the years
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I've a couple of decorative cedar panels on my house, they looked great when they (and the house) were new but have gone grey and, to me, unsightly. The panels at the back of the house are actually a black colour when it rains until the cedar dries out. Would any of you that seem to know about cedar paneling recommend something to "clean" the wood and would it be worth trying to treat the wood to bring back that richer newish colour, or am I stuck with the grey look? The site supervisor said to me at the time there was no need to do anything with the wood, "It will go a lovely silver colour", well I have to disagree - I preferred it when it was new.
I think I need to try something this summer, I was waiting on the neighbours sorting theirs but nobody has jumped yet.
 
KR. said:
I've a couple of decorative cedar panels on my house, they looked great when they (and the house) were new but have gone grey and, to me, unsightly. The panels at the back of the house are actually a black colour when it rains until the cedar dries out. Would any of you that seem to know about cedar paneling recommend something to "clean" the wood and would it be worth trying to treat the wood to bring back that richer newish colour, or am I stuck with the grey look? The site supervisor said to me at the time there was no need to do anything with the wood, "It will go a lovely silver colour", well I have to disagree - I preferred it when it was new.
I think I need to try something this summer, I was waiting on the neighbours sorting theirs but nobody has jumped yet.
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The natural weathering is not something that can be reversed. And, with Cedar, it is quite a sought after look. Any pigment applied will just sit “on” the wood. It would be possible to sand back to “new/fresh” wood and then seal that. That is a lot of work though that oils need to be maintained every two years at least, if not annually! Right now, it is zero maintenance!!!
 
KR. said:
I've a couple of decorative cedar panels on my house, they looked great when they (and the house) were new but have gone grey and, to me, unsightly. The panels at the back of the house are actually a black colour when it rains until the cedar dries out. Would any of you that seem to know about cedar paneling recommend something to "clean" the wood and would it be worth trying to treat the wood to bring back that richer newish colour, or am I stuck with the grey look? The site supervisor said to me at the time there was no need to do anything with the wood, "It will go a lovely silver colour", well I have to disagree - I preferred it when it was new.
I think I need to try something this summer, I was waiting on the neighbours sorting theirs but nobody has jumped yet.
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The weathering of Cedar starts as soon as it's cut. When buying bulk cedar direct from a timber merchant it arrives still wet and damp to the touch "green wood". I dried mine out of sunlight and then immediately applied UV sealant (Osmo).

I'm afraid that once weathered it cannot be restored to that rich golden red. Either learn to love it, or replace it.
 
$immo said:
The weathering of Cedar starts as soon as it's cut. When buying bulk cedar direct from a timber merchant it arrives still wet and damp to the touch "green wood". I dried mine out of sunlight and then immediately applied UV sealant (Osmo).

I'm afraid that once weathered it cannot be restored to that rich golden red. Either learn to love it, or replace it.
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Yes, replacement is easier (and perhaps cheaper) or learn to love it (easiest and cheapest!)
 
Some super photographers on here! I’m not allowed to take pictures....simply because I’m crap at doing so!
 
louisfeakes said:
Any good?
What were conditions like?
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First time there , took my daughter for her second ever day boarding. Weather was great, she struggled with the tows but almost there by end of day .
Previously took her to lecht ( magic carpet tow ) , but not allowed to travel there as out of area .
Really liked it
 
KR. said:
I've a couple of decorative cedar panels on my house, they looked great when they (and the house) were new but have gone grey and, to me, unsightly. The panels at the back of the house are actually a black colour when it rains until the cedar dries out. Would any of you that seem to know about cedar paneling recommend something to "clean" the wood and would it be worth trying to treat the wood to bring back that richer newish colour, or am I stuck with the grey look? The site supervisor said to me at the time there was no need to do anything with the wood, "It will go a lovely silver colour", well I have to disagree - I preferred it when it was new.
I think I need to try something this summer, I was waiting on the neighbours sorting theirs but nobody has jumped yet.
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you can use a wood cleaner/bleach Owatrol Net-Trol Wood Cleaner and Colour Restorer

however you then need to let it dry then put a surface finish on like sikkens this is a 2 part finish so you need a base coat then the different top coat it can end up like treacle if you are not very careful Sikkens Paint, Stain & Varnish for Interior & Exterior Wood & Joinery
the UV light will always bleach the timber silver grey it may go black first
 
We have spent the last 5 days camped in the sand dunes behind a great coastal area.
We usually laugh at watching tv shows about Australia as they play up how dangerous the wild life is. My wife and I did a few long walks along the cliffs and sand dunes expecting to see a few snakes as its summer here now but we didn't see any till we got back to camp and 1 slid under my awning and ignored us and kept on hunting and disappeared into bushes about 5 meters from van. Another was stunning itself on a rock at the beach.
Went to get a beer from the cooler ( called an Esky in oz ) and a big hairy spider sitting on the side. Maybe the tv shows are right. Who's laughing now.
A few pics from trip.20210107_105411.jpg20210105_143235.jpg20210108_150003.jpg20210108_151239.jpg20210107_123435.jpg20210108_150818.jpg20210107_112823.jpg
 
AussieMick said:
We have spent the last 5 days camped in the sand dunes behind a great coastal area.
We usually laugh at watching tv shows about Australia as they play up how dangerous the wild life is. My wife and I did a few long walks along the cliffs and sand dunes expecting to see a few snakes as its summer here now but we didn't see any till we got back to camp and 1 slid under my awning and ignored us and kept on hunting and disappeared into bushes about 5 meters from van. Another was stunning itself on a rock at the beach.
Went to get a beer from the cooler ( called an Esky in oz ) and a big hairy spider sitting on the side. Maybe the tv shows are right. Who's laughing now.
A few pics from trip.View attachment 97816View attachment 97817View attachment 97818View attachment 97819View attachment 97820View attachment 97821View attachment 97822
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wow that looks amazing
 
@AussieMick. Well done on showing us another fantastic trip down under. I'm happy for you that you are continuing your adventures but also mildly depressed that I've got to read about it in Lockdown Britain.
 
I'm so jealous of the Aus trips..
All I've managed this year is to run Jr to the station every morning this week :(
 
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