A conditioner that can add years of life to untreated wood. Traditional wood washing and maintenance can include pretreatments with harsh caustic cleaners followed up by pressure washing then an application for neutralization of harsh acid treatments. Conversely the softwashing process allows for the cleaning of wood without the use of damaging pressure washing. Once the wood has been cleaned and rinsed, SoftWash Systems Wood Restore can be applied to the surface of the wood and left behind as a leave-in conditioner.
Wood Restore Neutralizes Bleach Most softwashing treatments contain a small amount of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) in their cleaning solution. This bleach need to be slowed or stopped with the bleaching process when the desired wood color is achieved during the softwash cleaning.
Wood Restore Conditions Wood
Bleach in some cases can dry the wood just like soaps can dry your skin. Wood Restore acts as a leave in conditioner moisturizing the wood and providing precious oils to the wood, extending the service life of the wood product.
Wood Restore Protects Against Sun Damage The biggest culprit in drying and color loss in wood is the sun. The sun’s rays contain ultra violet rays (UV) that damage wood fibers at the cellular level. Wood restore contains a UV inhibitor that penetrates the wood and remains behind much like sunblock on your skin.
Wood Restore Protects Against Microbes
The next biggest agent of damage for wood products are wood destroying organisms (WDO’s). Wood Restore contains antimicrobial properties that create an uninviting environment for these microbes driving them away from the woods surface.
Wood Restore Is Not A Wood Sealer This product is designed to be used on wood surfaces that are not traditionally sealed or stained. These wood surfaces may include, cedar shake roofs, shake siding, wood fences, wood decks, landscape timbers and alike untreated wood surfaces. Shake roofs are meant not to be sealed. The roofing system is designed to remain unsealed so that the shakes can expand and contract closing the gaps between the shakes protecting the roof underlayment from moisture. Many property owners prefer decks, fences and siding surfaces to remain natural. *For sealing wood surfaces please consider SoftWash Systems Wood Seal-It.
Maintaining Shake Roofs Wood Restore can be used on an annual or bi-annual basis to condition the wood and protect the fiber from UV & microbe damage. Wood shake roofs should be cleaned by softwashing first, then rinsed and treated with Wood Restore. A maintenance agreement should be struck with the property owner to have the shake roof or other wood surface treated at least yearly and preferably every six months to achieve optimum results.
Dilution Ratios
All of SoftWash Systems chemical products begin with a one ounce per gallon standard dilution ratio. However you can increase Wood Restore to achieve higher moisturizing levels within the wood.
Application Directions Softwash the wood using a softwashing solution of 2% sodium hypochlorite and SoftWash Systems Wood Wash at 1 ounce per gallon of cleaning solution. Brush the wood with a hard bristled brush in the same direction of the grain. Rinse the wood thoroughly with plain, clear, cold water. Apply Wood Restore from a pump-up style sprayer or tank sprayer depending on the size of the surface you need to treat. Wood Restore is high foaming and a foaming application wand may be desirable. Leave the wood restore on the wood surface to soak in, drying on the wood.
John Aloisio said
May 2, 2015
Attached are some pics of Wood Restore in action. We did this Mahogany deck a few weeks ago and the owners were very concerned about the bleaching out of the original stain. It was a cold an drizzly day, but it worked great. We softwashed the deck with a 1.5% mix, rinsed and brushed. The I applied the Wood Restore with a pump sprayer with a foaming fan tip, and then brushed the puddling areas out. It foams up instantly and you can see the neutralizing effects. You can also see the purple tint, which is the UV inhibitor, and also makes it easier to see what you are doing. I wish I had more pics, but we were fighting the rain and I only took a few. As you can see the wood was returned to it's original color and the owners were very impressed...they thought that a new coat of stain was needed, but after the cleaning they did not need it.
Nice pictures, John. And thanks for so much valuable information, AC.
I'm ordering some on Monday. Apparently Roof Wizard cleared the shelves.
Jesse Bracken said
May 2, 2015
where can I buy Wood Restore and Wood Wash? I checked in SWS online store but its not in there...
Jess
AC Lockyer said
May 3, 2015
Jess,
Will be online next week.
AC
Edwin Ruiz said
May 16, 2015
I just had called, the customer wants me to bring the peeling deck down to bear wood, I said I could probably do it, but he doesn't want to stain it after. so I thought it could be a good please to try Wood Restore. He gave me Go -ahead.
the question is:
After I apply Wood Restore, can I just leave it like that?
How about cedar shake roofs?
AC Lockyer said
May 18, 2015
Edwin,
Yes Wood Restore is a leave-in conditioner. Great for wood that is unfinished like cedar shake roofs.
AC
Edwin Ruiz said
May 19, 2015
Thanks AC, I will let you know how it goes.
Mark Fermoyle said
Jul 2, 2015
Does the purple color just go away when it dries out?
AC Lockyer said
Jul 2, 2015
Yes Mark, that is the UV protectant. It soaks in.
AC
Mark Fermoyle said
Sep 15, 2015
Would it be wise to use Wood Restore with the Gilmore 362 hose end sprayer that has the metering dial????
AC Lockyer said
Sep 15, 2015
Sure Mark. As with all of our chems Wood Restore starts at a one ounce per gallon mix ratio. Then go higher if desired.
AC
Mark Fermoyle said
Dec 8, 2015
If using this at the beach where there is constant wind, how do I deal with Wood Restore over spray on the siding and windows? If I rinse the house down, won't I be diluting the Wood Restore too much near the house?
Suggestions welcome.
AC Lockyer said
Dec 9, 2015
Mark,
On windows wipe with a damp cloth.
AC
Mark Fermoyle said
Dec 10, 2015
So, no need to worry about the siding - regardless of color?
AC Lockyer said
Dec 11, 2015
Only effect would be moisture spots on oxidized siding.
AC
John Aloisio said
Dec 12, 2015
Mark,
You will need to be careful with overspray and rinse or wipe it off. It will leave oily residue on areas not treated with Wood Restore, if left on. if you are just doing a roof, you will need to have the house pre wet and rinsed during the process. Just plan on cleaning the windows.
Mark Fermoyle said
Dec 14, 2015
Thanks, John.
I'm actually planning on using it on a large, multi-level, wrap-around deck attached to a vinyl-sided beach house this coming spring. As you know, there is a-l-w-a-y-s wind at the beach, which is why I'm wondering if the Wood Restore will be an appropriate/realistic application. (Brushing it on will take too much time and therefore is out of the question.)
If I decide to use it, It may be the case that I make the application to all the woodwork, wash down the house, then come back and re-treat any areas with a pad/brush that were washed off when I rinse the overspray off the siding and windows.
Thanks for the guidance.
Bob Riddick said
Dec 15, 2015
Hey Mark, in this case, and because we're talking about Wood Restore and not a bleach solution, I recommend staying down low and close to the surface. This would prevent the product from having any overspray.
Just wear a face mask and gloves to protect yourself.
AC Lockyer said
Dec 15, 2015
Bob Riddick wrote:
Hey Mark, in this case, and because we're talking about Wood Restore and not a bleach solution, I recommend staying down low and close to the surface. This would prevent the product from having any overspray.
Just wear a face mask and gloves to protect yourself.
Yes Wood Restore can even be sprayed on farther back and worked in with a roller to keep overspray to a minimum.
AC
Mark Fermoyle said
Dec 15, 2015
Bob Riddick wrote:
Hey Mark, in this case, and because we're talking about Wood Restore and not a bleach solution, I recommend staying down low and close to the surface. This would prevent the product from having any overspray.
Just wear a face mask and gloves to protect yourself.
Thanks, Bob.
Here is a picture of the house I'm thinking of using this on. I may end up just doing the floor boards and the tops of the railings (horizontal surfaces only). I'm afraid if I try to spray all the vertical surfaces it'll get all over the siding and create a ton more work.
Give it a whirl. I think you may be overthinking it. Do a test area and get familiar with the product, but dont talk yourself out of doing everything you want to do.
AC
Tim Teed said
Dec 15, 2015
You are over worrying. If I did job I would sell siding and deck cleaning and free soft washing of windows if I could do if we get another warm day. I would have a guy mist siding with garden hose and apply wood restore through my bulk rinse tank using booster pump. If you don't have that apply using your 12 volt pump. If any spots missed or rinsed off, spot treat with higher concentrate of wood restore same day with pump sprayer. As long as you see pink you are getting adequate coverage. You can't tell after dry.
The point to remember when selling wood restore is that it is a normal part of your process and it doesn't cost homeowner any extra. It is part of your premium service package. it neutralizes any bleach residue, conditions the wood, has uv and mold inhibitors, and has a pink tint so that you know you got full coverage and doesn't change the deck color. It gets better results for clients that don't want a stain or sealant.
Tim Teed said
Dec 15, 2015
FYI we are using wood restore on all of our cedar shake jobs. Most of these are in $5000 jobs for $2,000,000 plus homes. I have zero concerns with wood restore
Mark Fermoyle said
Dec 15, 2015
AC, Tim,
Thanks!!
Troy Layman said
Dec 16, 2015
Tim Teed wrote:
As long as you see pink you are getting adequate coverage. You can't tell after dry.
Tim,
Just to clarify in my head, you're saying it doesn't matter how heavily the Wood Restore is applied as long as you see a pink hue across the entire surface of the wood after spraying? And once it dries you won't see a difference where the product was applied heavier versus lighter?
Tim Teed said
Dec 17, 2015
Even when applied with a higher concentrate you won't see the pink when it dries
Wood Restore Is A Wood Finishing Conditioner
A conditioner that can add years of life to untreated wood. Traditional wood washing and maintenance can include pretreatments with harsh caustic cleaners followed up by pressure washing then an application for neutralization of harsh acid treatments. Conversely the softwashing process allows for the cleaning of wood without the use of damaging pressure washing. Once the wood has been cleaned and rinsed, SoftWash Systems Wood Restore can be applied to the surface of the wood and left behind as a leave-in conditioner.
Wood Restore Neutralizes Bleach
Most softwashing treatments contain a small amount of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) in their cleaning solution. This bleach need to be slowed or stopped with the bleaching process when the desired wood color is achieved during the softwash cleaning.
Wood Restore Conditions Wood
Bleach in some cases can dry the wood just like soaps can dry your skin. Wood Restore acts as a leave in conditioner moisturizing the wood and providing precious oils to the wood, extending the service life of the wood product.
Wood Restore Protects Against Sun Damage
The biggest culprit in drying and color loss in wood is the sun. The sun’s rays contain ultra violet rays (UV) that damage wood fibers at the cellular level. Wood restore contains a UV inhibitor that penetrates the wood and remains behind much like sunblock on your skin.
Wood Restore Protects Against Microbes
The next biggest agent of damage for wood products are wood destroying organisms (WDO’s). Wood Restore contains antimicrobial properties that create an uninviting environment for these microbes driving them away from the woods surface.
Wood Restore Is Not A Wood Sealer
This product is designed to be used on wood surfaces that are not traditionally sealed or stained. These wood surfaces may include, cedar shake roofs, shake siding, wood fences, wood decks, landscape timbers and alike untreated wood surfaces. Shake roofs are meant not to be sealed. The roofing system is designed to remain unsealed so that the shakes can expand and contract closing the gaps between the shakes protecting the roof underlayment from moisture. Many property owners prefer decks, fences and siding surfaces to remain natural. *For sealing wood surfaces please consider SoftWash Systems Wood Seal-It.
Maintaining Shake Roofs
Wood Restore can be used on an annual or bi-annual basis to condition the wood and protect the fiber from UV & microbe damage. Wood shake roofs should be cleaned by softwashing first, then rinsed and treated with Wood Restore. A maintenance agreement should be struck with the property owner to have the shake roof or other wood surface treated at least yearly and preferably every six months to achieve optimum results.
Dilution Ratios
All of SoftWash Systems chemical products begin with a one ounce per gallon standard dilution ratio. However you can increase Wood Restore to achieve higher moisturizing levels within the wood.
Application Directions
Softwash the wood using a softwashing solution of 2% sodium hypochlorite and SoftWash Systems Wood Wash at 1 ounce per gallon of cleaning solution. Brush the wood with a hard bristled brush in the same direction of the grain. Rinse the wood thoroughly with plain, clear, cold water. Apply Wood Restore from a pump-up style sprayer or tank sprayer depending on the size of the surface you need to treat. Wood Restore is high foaming and a foaming application wand may be desirable. Leave the wood restore on the wood surface to soak in, drying on the wood.
Attached are some pics of Wood Restore in action. We did this Mahogany deck a few weeks ago and the owners were very concerned about the bleaching out of the original stain. It was a cold an drizzly day, but it worked great. We softwashed the deck with a 1.5% mix, rinsed and brushed. The I applied the Wood Restore with a pump sprayer with a foaming fan tip, and then brushed the puddling areas out. It foams up instantly and you can see the neutralizing effects. You can also see the purple tint, which is the UV inhibitor, and also makes it easier to see what you are doing. I wish I had more pics, but we were fighting the rain and I only took a few. As you can see the wood was returned to it's original color and the owners were very impressed...they thought that a new coat of stain was needed, but after the cleaning they did not need it.
Nice pictures, John. And thanks for so much valuable information, AC.
I'm ordering some on Monday. Apparently Roof Wizard cleared the shelves.
Jess
Will be online next week.
AC
Yes Wood Restore is a leave-in conditioner. Great for wood that is unfinished like cedar shake roofs.
AC
Thanks AC, I will let you know how it goes.
AC
Would it be wise to use Wood Restore with the Gilmore 362 hose end sprayer that has the metering dial????
AC
If using this at the beach where there is constant wind, how do I deal with Wood Restore over spray on the siding and windows? If I rinse the house down, won't I be diluting the Wood Restore too much near the house?
Suggestions welcome.
On windows wipe with a damp cloth.
AC
AC
Mark,
You will need to be careful with overspray and rinse or wipe it off. It will leave oily residue on areas not treated with Wood Restore, if left on. if you are just doing a roof, you will need to have the house pre wet and rinsed during the process. Just plan on cleaning the windows.
Thanks, John.
I'm actually planning on using it on a large, multi-level, wrap-around deck attached to a vinyl-sided beach house this coming spring. As you know, there is a-l-w-a-y-s wind at the beach, which is why I'm wondering if the Wood Restore will be an appropriate/realistic application. (Brushing it on will take too much time and therefore is out of the question.)
If I decide to use it, It may be the case that I make the application to all the woodwork, wash down the house, then come back and re-treat any areas with a pad/brush that were washed off when I rinse the overspray off the siding and windows.
Thanks for the guidance.
Hey Mark, in this case, and because we're talking about Wood Restore and not a bleach solution, I recommend staying down low and close to the surface. This would prevent the product from having any overspray.
Just wear a face mask and gloves to protect yourself.
Yes Wood Restore can even be sprayed on farther back and worked in with a roller to keep overspray to a minimum.
AC
Thanks, Bob.
Here is a picture of the house I'm thinking of using this on. I may end up just doing the floor boards and the tops of the railings (horizontal surfaces only). I'm afraid if I try to spray all the vertical surfaces it'll get all over the siding and create a ton more work.
Give it a whirl. I think you may be overthinking it. Do a test area and get familiar with the product, but dont talk yourself out of doing everything you want to do.
AC
The point to remember when selling wood restore is that it is a normal part of your process and it doesn't cost homeowner any extra. It is part of your premium service package. it neutralizes any bleach residue, conditions the wood, has uv and mold inhibitors, and has a pink tint so that you know you got full coverage and doesn't change the deck color. It gets better results for clients that don't want a stain or sealant.
Thanks!!
Tim,
Just to clarify in my head, you're saying it doesn't matter how heavily the Wood Restore is applied as long as you see a pink hue across the entire surface of the wood after spraying? And once it dries you won't see a difference where the product was applied heavier versus lighter?