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Surfaces must be sound, clean and dry before treating.
Remove all loose and defective coatings, if necessary stripping back to bare wood.
Where the surface has been previously painted, it will be necessary to strip back to bare wood.
Remove and treat any mould, algae, lichen or moss with *Weathershield Multi-Surface Fungicidal Wash.
Remove defective glazing material, clean the rebates and any loose or open joints.
Replace any rotten wood and troublesome knots with new preservative treated timber.
Thoroughly rub down all surfaces in the direction of the grain to remove any grey, weathered wood and and dust off. Avoid the inhalation of dust. Wear a suitable face mask if dry sanding.
Mix the Weathershield Preservative Basecoat+ thoroughly by shaking the container. Pour out a sufficient amount of basecoat for the job into a suitable metal container.
Do not use direct from the can or return any unused basecoat to the container. Do not thin.
Prime all bare wood with 1 coat of Weathershield Preservative Basecoat+ including any new or bare replacement beading.
Excess basecoat should be wiped off surrounding paintwork.
Fill any surface defects, open joints etc. and replace any missing glazing material. Do not use linseed oil putty for glazing (or making good) with natural wood finishes, use external beads set in an appropriate non-setting mastic or a special glazing compound.
When using Weathershield Opaque AP, treat any knots and resinous areas by removing resin and applying a thin coat of a Dulux Trade Knotting Solution, in order to help prevent discolouration. The normal finishing process is 2 coats of Weathershield Woodstain AP, Weathershield Opaque AP, Weathershield Yacht Varnish or Dulux Trade Protective Woodsheen as appropriate.

New joinery is often factory primed using a stain basecoat (also called a dual-purpose primer). These materials quickly erode when left exposed and may need to be re-primed. When treating timber that has been pressure impregnated with preservative ensure that the surface is completely dry. The use of silicone sealants can cause “cissing” of this product.

Do not use on resinous wood or woodwork with a history of blistering. The maximum benefits of this system will only be realised when used as directed above on good quality timber that conforms to BS EN 942: 1996 (or as amended), in conjunction with good component design.

SOLVENT-BASED BASECOAT FOR EXTERIOR USE ONLY

FOR USE ONLY AS A WOOD PRESERVATIVE.

Apply by brush at a rate of up to 1 litre of product per 12 square metres of wood surface.

Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

DO NOT CONTAMINATE FOODSTUFFS, EATING UTENSILS OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

COVER ALL WATER STORAGE TANKS before application.

This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.

UNPROTECTED PERSONS AND ANIMALS SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY FROM TREATED AREAS FOR 48 HOURS OR UNTIL SURFACES ARE DRY.

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

Do not contaminate ground, waterbodies or watercourses with chemicals or used container.

Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not breathe vapour.

Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets.

AVOID ALL CONTACT WITH PLANT LIFE.

ALL BATS ARE PROTECTED UNDER THE WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981. BEFORE TREATING ANY STRUCTURE USED BY BATS, CONSULT ENGLISH NATURE, SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE OR THE COUNTRYSIDE COUNCIL FOR WALES.

ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL OPERATORS:

The (COSHH) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 may apply to the use of this product at work.

Engineering control of operator exposure must be used where reasonably practicable in addition to the items of personal protective equipment.

However, engineering controls may replace personal protective equipment if a COSHH assessment shows that they provide an equal or higher standard of protection.

AVOID EXCESSIVE CONTAMINATION OF COVERALLS AND LAUNDER REGULARLY.

READ ALL PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE. HSE Number 7993.

Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Contains ethyl methyl ketoxime, dichlofluanid. May produce an allergic reaction.