Plywood cladding – fading paint

Causes

Weathering UV light exposure – darker colours are more prone to fading 

Listed under: Exterior, timber and wood-based, plywood, cladding, walls, wall cladding, plywood sheets or planks

Cause

Weathering UV light exposure – darker colours are more prone to fading 

Repair

  • wash surface, allow to dry then sand lightly. If necessary, fill joints with putty or exterior grade flexible (polyester) filler. Paint with a minimum two coats of semi-gloss or high gloss acrylic paint

  • select paint of a lighter colour where possible – darker colours can fade. They can also attract heat, which causes greater expansion/contraction of the timber and thus a reduced lifespan for the paintwork

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