Now for the sticky stuff.
When building outdoor projects that need to be glued. It is best to use a glue suited to the outdoors and moisture.
The following glues can be used on outdoor projects:
1. Titebond II Premium glue, It passes ANSI type 2 water specs. Use above 55 degrees, assembly time is 10-15 minutes, designed for outdoor use. It is unaffected by finishes , has excellent sand ability and cleans up with water.
2.Titebond polyurethane glue has 20 minute working time and a 45 minute clamp time Dries yellow, use above 50 degrees, Passes type 1 and type 2 ANSI spec for water resistance. Bonds to virtually anything. Has epoxy like strength with no mixing.
3.Titebond III dries to light brown, use above 47 degrees has a 10 minute working time. Water clean up and passes type 1 ANSI std for water resistance.
4. Gorilla Glue , 100% water proof passes ANSI test for type 1 1nd 2 std for water Resistance. Unaffected by extreme heat or cold. It is sandable, paintable and stainable working time is 10-15 minutes with 1-2 hour clamp time.
There are others but these I have used and they all work. For more information on outdoor projects or furniture , please visit my web site.
htt://nokeswoodworks.com
Showing posts with label outdoor furniture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label outdoor furniture. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Wood Type for Outdoor Furniture and Projects.
What type wood should you use for your outdoor furniture or wood projects. There are several types of wood you can use. Here are some of your choices.
1. Pressure treated Lumber ( Use only ACQ treated lumber) It is moisture and insect resistant. It is available in most home stores. Can be painted after the wood has dried well. Used mostly for fences, decks and landscaping. May warp or twist.
2. Western Red Cedar which is naturally durable. It has good dimensional stability.
It has a natural beauty and will turn silver grey with time. With proper care this can last a lifetime.It has natural oils that act as a preservative. It is light weight and easy to work.
3. Teak is one of the best woods for building out door furniture. It is also the most expensive. It is resistant to bad weather and insects. It is capable of holding up to wet weather and sunshine. The natural wood color is a beautiful honey brown.
4. Cypress has a natural preservative oil which makes the wood resistance to insects and decay. Very durable and stable does not warp. Easy to paint and holds paint longer than other woods.
5. White Oak heavy hard wood which is resistant to moisture and insect. Takes stain well. May check is left untreated.
6.Northern white cedar is a softwood and is naturally rot resistant and insect proof. Weathers to a silver grey. Light weight and easy to use.
7. Southern Yellow Pine is a softwood which is highly wear resistant. This wood requires a good finish and must be reapplied yearly.
All wood furniture except Teak, Cedar and Treated Wood needed to be stored in doors for the winter months. Always use either stainless steel,hot dipped galvanized or aluminum fasteners. See my web site for more information on finishing, plans and care of outdoor furniture. http://www.nokeswoodworks.com
1. Pressure treated Lumber ( Use only ACQ treated lumber) It is moisture and insect resistant. It is available in most home stores. Can be painted after the wood has dried well. Used mostly for fences, decks and landscaping. May warp or twist.
2. Western Red Cedar which is naturally durable. It has good dimensional stability.
It has a natural beauty and will turn silver grey with time. With proper care this can last a lifetime.It has natural oils that act as a preservative. It is light weight and easy to work.
3. Teak is one of the best woods for building out door furniture. It is also the most expensive. It is resistant to bad weather and insects. It is capable of holding up to wet weather and sunshine. The natural wood color is a beautiful honey brown.
4. Cypress has a natural preservative oil which makes the wood resistance to insects and decay. Very durable and stable does not warp. Easy to paint and holds paint longer than other woods.
5. White Oak heavy hard wood which is resistant to moisture and insect. Takes stain well. May check is left untreated.
6.Northern white cedar is a softwood and is naturally rot resistant and insect proof. Weathers to a silver grey. Light weight and easy to use.
7. Southern Yellow Pine is a softwood which is highly wear resistant. This wood requires a good finish and must be reapplied yearly.
All wood furniture except Teak, Cedar and Treated Wood needed to be stored in doors for the winter months. Always use either stainless steel,hot dipped galvanized or aluminum fasteners. See my web site for more information on finishing, plans and care of outdoor furniture. http://www.nokeswoodworks.com
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