Protect your garden furniture: The benefits of proper wood impregnation

Wooden garden furniture remains highly popular due to its natural appearance and durability. However, to ensure it lasts for many years, protecting the wood from harmful external factors is essential. Impregnation is a crucial treatment that helps preserve the beauty and functionality of garden furniture.

Wooden garden furniture, such as tables and chairs, is exposed to various threats from weather conditions. Rain, snow, humidity, sun, and temperature changes can significantly affect the condition of the wood. Humidity causes the wood to swell and shrink, leading to cracks and warping. Excessive sunlight, on the other hand, leads to the drying out of the wood and fading of colors.

Humidity is one of the biggest enemies of wooden garden furniture. Water penetrates the wood's structure, causing it to swell and then shrink during drying. These cyclical changes can lead to the formation of cracks and deformation of the furniture. Prolonged exposure to humidity also promotes mold and fungi growth, which mar the furniture and accelerate its deterioration.

The sun is another significant factor affecting the condition of wooden garden furniture. UV radiation causes the gradual fading of the wood's color, impacting its aesthetics. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can also lead to the drying out of the wood, increasing its brittleness and susceptibility to mechanical damage.

Wooden garden furniture must also endure temperature fluctuations. Extreme variations, especially in winter, can lead to micro-cracks formation in the wood structure. These small damages can enlarge over time, affecting the overall durability of the furniture. Proper impregnation helps protect the wood from the effects of temperature changes, maintaining its integrity.

How to deal with these threats? It is worth applying wood impregnation. By applying a special preparation that penetrates deep into the wood's structure, we create a protective barrier for the wood. It prevents moisture from penetrating and protects against UV radiation.

Impregnation makes wood more resistant to temperature changes and hinders the development of mold and fungi.

Various types of impregnants are available on the market that can be tailored to the specifics of wooden garden furniture. Water-based impregnants are environmentally friendly and easy to apply but may require more frequent application. Oil-based impregnants penetrate the wood structure deeply, providing long-lasting protection, although they may slightly alter its color. The choice of the appropriate preparation depends on the type of wood and the user's preferences.

Impregnation must be repeated regularly for it to be effective. It is recommended to perform impregnation at least once a year, preferably before the garden furniture is most used in the spring-summer season. Regular impregnation allows for optimal wood protection, ensuring its longevity and aesthetics.

At the same time, impregnants on the market provide long-lasting protection - sometimes up to 9, even up to 12 years.

Wood impregnation is important for protecting wooden garden furniture from harmful external factors. With the right impregnation preparations, we can protect the furniture from moisture, UV radiation, and temperature changes. Regular impregnation allows you to enjoy the beauty and functionality of wooden furniture for many years, making them a practical and aesthetic element of our garden.