Thread: Clear sealer for Western Red Cedar Weatherboards

This question gets asked about once a month - maybe the answer should be made a sticky in the finishing forum.

Originally Posted by ravna

Hi Guys....am looking for any recommendations on a long lasting clear non film forming sealer for WRC Weatherboards. Have tried Organoil with the UV additive but does not last.
Have heard of a two pack product from Holland but can't remember the name.
Cheers....JohnM

Sorry but nothing clear works for more than a year or so, especially if it gets direct sunshine.
Even indirect sun will eventually destroy clear finishes.
Your alternatives are, sand back and recoat every year or so, learn to love grey, or paint it.

There is a Intergrain product that I have used inside on window sills it is a exteior grade and has been on for quite a few years now and all ok.(sorry not in the shed and can't remember exactly)
These windows get full north sun for a lot of the day and the only thing they don't do is get wet.
Cheers

Originally Posted by nrb

There is a Intergrain product that I have used inside on window sills it is a exteior grade and has been on for quite a few years now and all ok.(sorry not in the shed and can't remember exactly)
These windows get full north sun for a lot of the day and the only thing they don't do is get wet.
Cheers

There's a major difference between inside and outside as far as clear finishes are concerned because basic window glass knocks out most of the UV