• Deep Penetrating Oil Based EPA Registered Wood Preservative
• Prevents Rot
• Six Beautiful Log Home Tints
• Excellent Water Repellency
• Makes wood toxic to powder post beetles and termites
• Reformulated for Enhanced UV Protection

• Clear Acrylic Topcoat Sealer
• Provides Superior All Weather Protection
• Satin and Gloss Finish Available
• Apply 3-4 weeks after initial Woodguard Wood Preservative application

The End Result:

Your Wood is Preserved, Finished and Protected for Five Years by applying just two coats of WOODguard products according to manufacturer’s directions
Excellent UV Protection

WHAT IS WOODGUARD?

Woodguard is a two coat total exterior wood finishing system from ISK Biocides. The first coat is a deep penetrating, oil based, EPA registered wood preservative and log home finish. The second coat is a clear acrylic sealer that provides significant additional protection from the weather and sun. Used in combination they will protect your log home for five years when applied according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Woodguard is designed for use on log homes, cedar or pine siding, as well as shake shingles and fences. The coating is available in six natural wood tone tints. Woodguard Wood Preservative has been reformulated to provide even better protection for your home. Woodguard’s new formulation penetrates deeper into the wood to provide substantially improved water repellency. The addition of Titanium Dioxide to the Woodguard formula provides enhanced color retention, fade resistance and delivers substantially improved UV protection. The new binder in Woodguard gives the product a drier feel to the touch and provides an excellent base for the Woodguard Topcoat. The two coat Woodguard Log Home Finish System will protect your exterior wood for five years when applied per the manufacturer’s instructions.

HOW DOES WOODGUARD WORK?

Woodguard Wood Preservative’s oil formula penetrates deeply into the wood, coating the wood cells, where it molecularly bonds into the wood. It cures in a liquid state and remains flexible. Woodguard will not harden or crack through a wide temperature and moisture extremes. Woodguard is an EPA registered Wood Preservative which makes your wood toxic to powder post beetles, termites and other wood eating insects. Woodguard TC is a clear acrylic sealer that provides substantial additional protection from the ravages of sun, wind, rain and snow.


WOODGUARD IS UV STABLE!

Woodguard's active ingredient, Copper-8-Quinolinolate, is UV stable and will not break down during long term sun exposure. In addition, Woodguard contains Titanium Dioxide and Trans Oxide Pigment UV Blockers to minimize the effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING WOODGUARD?

Woodguard protects against cupping, curling and warping. It controls fungus, wood decay, mold, mildew, termites and anobiid (powder post) beetles with its EPA registered wood preservative Copper-8-Quinolinolate. Woodguard's oil based formula penetrates deeply into the wood and provides excellent water repellency. Woodguard cures below the surface to enhance the natural beauty of the wood for years to come.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING WOODGUARD TC?

Woodguard TC is a clear acrylic finish that extends the life of Woodguard and is washable and non-yellowing. When using this product it should be applied only when the new formula Woodguard is completely dry to the touch. Normally this will be at least 30 days from the date of initial application. Using Woodguard TC will extend the lifespan of Woodguard for an additional 2 years. Woodguard TC is available in a Satin or a Gloss Finish. Apply Woodguard TC to your wood with a brush, roller, or a professional grade airless sprayer. Apply a thin coat and back brush Woodguard TC into the wood.

CAN WOODGUARD TC BE USED ON EXISTING WOODGUARD APPLICATIONS?

Woodguard TC is designed only for use as a topcoat with new formula Woodguard produced since the beginning of 2006 If new formula Woodguard has been applied over an existing Woodguard application, Woodguard TC can be applied once the new formula Woodguard is completely dry.

HOW DURABLE IS THE WOODGUARD FINISH?

ISK Biocides, the manufacturer of Woodguard products provides a written warranty of three years for single coat applications of tinted Woodguard and five years for the two coat application of Woodguard Wood Preservative followed 30 days later by Woodguard TC.

IS ANY REGULAR MAINTENACE REQUIRED TO KEEP THE WOODGUARD FINISH LOOKING GREAT?

LogCareSolutions.com recommends that your Woodguard finish be washed annually with Log Wash to remove accumulations of pollen and environmental dirt. Just spray on the Log Wash per the directions and lightly pressure wash. Keep rinsing until all foam is rinsed away.

WHAT SURFACE PREPARATION IS NEEDED TO APPLY WOODGUARD?

Surfaces to be coated with Woodguard should be clean and free of all loose debris. Mill Glaze (often present on new wood) must be removed prior to Woodguard application. LogCareSolutions.com recommends X-180 Weathered Wood Restorer to clean wood and remove mill glaze. When using this product make sure that all surfaces that have been cleaned have been thoroughly rinsed with clean water. For best results make sure that all wood to be coated has a moisture content of 18% or less. Wet wood allows the growth of mold and mildew beneath the surface of the Woodguard coating.

WOODGUARD IS EASY TO APPLY!

Woodguard is easy to apply via brush, coarse spray or roller. Just apply Woodguard until the wood refuses to take any more. Woodguard does its job in just one initial coat. LogCareSolutions.com recommends that you apply Woodguard with a pump up type garden sprayer such as a Solo Model 425 and then back brush the product into the wood. Woodguard cleans up easily with mineral spirits. Best results are achieved when you apply Woodguard until the wood refuses to take any more. Woodguard should always be applied at temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Cure time for Woodguard will range from 3 days to several weeks depending on temperature. conditions and wood porosity. Woodguard TC can be applied with an airless sprayer, a roller or a brush and should be back brushed into the wood. Hold off on the application of Woodguard TC until the initial Woodguard coat has dried for at least 30 days

CAN WOODGUARD BE APPLIED WITH AN AIRLESS SPRAYER?

Only Woodguard TC can be applied with an airless sprayer. Woodguard Wood Preservative is not designed for application with an airless sprayer! Airless Sprayers over-atomize the product and 25-30% is lost to the ground. Airless sprayers apply too thin a coat of Woodguard Wood Preservative and not the heavy saturation coat that Woodguard requires.

WILL WOODGUARD PROTECT MY HOME AGAINST CARPENTER BEES?

No. Carpenter bees drill into the wood but do not eat the wood. To protect your home from carpenter bees add NBS 30 or Bug Juice to your Woodguard. See the Stain Additives section of this website for further information on these products. For spot infestations of Carpenter Bees in between stain applications use BeeGone mixed with water and applied per instructions with a pump up insecticide sprayer. The Carpenter Bee Chamber has also proved effective in controlling Carpenter Bees by trapping them and not letting them go. All of these products can be found here in LogCareSolutions.com

WOODGUARD IS SAFE TO USE!

Woodguard is VOC compliant in all 50 states and meets all current state and federal air quality requirements. It is FDA approved for use on wood having incidental food contact. Woodguard has a very low odor during application, as well as while curing.

WHEN SHOULD ADDITIONAL MILDEWCIDE BE ADDED TO MY WOODGUARD?

Woodguard contains an adequate level of Mildewcide for most applications. LogCareSolutions.com recommends that you add M-1 Advanced Mildewcide to Woodguard on homes in very humid areas. Also add M-1 when homes are located adjacent to rivers, streams or lakes. It is also recommended that you add M-1 to Woodguard for homes in forest locations where there is little sun or when homes are located in hollows with poor air circulation.

WHAT OTHER WOODGUARD PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE?

Woodguard also manufactures Woodguard ITF (Interior Transparent Finish) for the Interior of your log home and Beegone a permethrin based insecticide to fight carpenter bees and other crawling insects.

HOW MUCH AREA WILL A 5 GALLON Pail OF WOODGUARD COVER?

On initial applications a five gallon pail of Woodguard Wood Preservative will cover approximately 750 square feet of resawn cedar siding or about 1000 square feet of logs. Only one saturating coat of Woodguard is initially required. A five gallon pail of Woodguard TC will cover approximately 1500 SF of resawn wood and 2000 SF of smooth logs.