Where can I find WOODguard®?
Blairstown Distributors, Inc., is the largest and oldest distributorship in the country. Blairstown Distributors has been selling Woodguard and helping
its customers for over 25 years. Our years worth of knowledge is absolutely vital to customers for preparation & application of this product.

How much will I need?
On initial applications one gallon of WOODguard® will cover approximately 150 square feet of re-sawn cedar siding or about 200 square feet of logs. To use a rough calculation, multiply the length times the height of the home times 1.4 (Area = Length X Height X 1.4). The 0.4 takes into account windows and doors. Always apply as much WOODguard® as can be absorbed by the wood. Only one coat is required. However, that one coat must be applied to the point of refusal.

Is WOODguard® easy to use?
WOODguard® is easy to apply via brush, coarse spray or roller. A garden pump-up sprayer is recommended and back brushed to an even coat. Just apply to the point of refusal. WOODguard® does its job with just one initial coat. WOODguard® cleans up easily with mineral spirits. Do not apply with an airless sprayer.

When is a good time to apply WOODguard®?
The best time to apply WOODguard® is when the minimum night-time temperature is 50°F or higher. Do not apply during or right after a rain. The wood surface must be dry before you initiate application.

How do I prepare the wood surface of an application of WOODguard®?
Before applying WOODguard®, ensure the surface is clean and that the wood is dry. Although many people suggest power washing with one quart of bleach and three quarts of water with 4 oz. of Tri-Sodium Phosphate (TSP), too much bleach will bleach out the natural color of the wood. Other products are available that are less intrusive on wood than bleach.
See Washes & Strippers for additional information.

Is WOODguard® VOC compliant?
WOODguard® is VOC compliant and meets all current state and federal air quality requirements. The active ingredient, copper 8 quinolinolate is suitable for use on wood that may have incidental food contact. WOODguard® has very low odor during application and after it is cured it is virtually odorless.

What are the benefits of using WOODguard®?
WOODguard® protects against cupping, curling and warping. WOODguard® controls fungus, wood decay, mold, mildew, termites and anabiid beetles with its EPA registered wood preservative Copper-8-Quinolinolate. WOODguard® penetrates deep and cures below the wood surface to enhance the natural beauty of wood. WOODguard® reduces the damaging by the sun’s rays (UV) and preserves the natural beauty of the log finish for years.

How does WOODguard® work?
WOODguard®'s oil formula penetrates deeply into the wood structure, coating the wood cells where it molecularly bonds into the wood. WOODguard® cures in a liquid state and remains flexible. WOODguard® will not harden or crack through wide temperature and moisture extremes.
How is WOODguard® rated?
An independent study of the log home industry concluded that WOODguard® is the exterior wood preservative and stain most recommended to consumers by builder/dealers nationwide. The survey also revealed that more log home models were treated with WOODguard® than any other product during their previous application.

What type of caulk should I use with WOODguard®?
An oil based (polyurethane) caulk is usually best; caulking is generally done before applying WOODguard®. Always caulk on clean, dry surfaces, the more caulk in contact with a substrate the greater the adhesion. Caulk around windows and doors and in corners where logs are scribed to fit. When using WOODguard, unlike other products it is normally not necessary to caulk cracks and checks within the log.
Consult our customer service department for specific recommendations.

What is mill glaze?
Mill glaze is a resinous surface barrier, similar to burnishing, caused by high speed polishing of the wood during the milling process. It must be removed prior to application of WOODguard® to allow maximum penetration of WOODguard®. This can be accomplished by using a product called “Mill Glaze Away”. It’s simple and inexpensive.

My house has 3,000 square feet of exterior surface area to treat. My contractor applied 7 gallons of WOODguard®. Three months later it looks like it's gone. What's wrong?
Way too little WOODguard® was applied. Always apply WOODguard® to the point of refusal. If you can't get new wood to accept at least a gallon of product for each 175 square foot area, suspect a mill glaze problem.

Can I use WOODguard® on the interior of my log home?
We recommend WOODguard® ITF and WOODguard® TC for this purpose. Click here for more information on WOODguard® ITF and WOODguard® TC.

The WOODguard® on my house went on VERY dark. It is way darker than the color shown in pictures and on the website. What's wrong?
Nothing is wrong! WOODguard® goes on VERY dark and lightens considerably during the cure period. If your WOODguard® is NOT DARK upon initial application, this is an indication that you are not applying it to the point of refusal and are not getting a proper treatment.

When should I add additional mildewcide to my WOODguard®? What kind is recommended?
If the exposure conditions are going to be very hot and humid or otherwise adverse, additional mildewcide can be added to provide extended mildew control. WOODguard® cannot prevent the reoccurrence of mold and mildew on extremely dirty surfaces or inadequately ventilated areas. If you decide to add mildewcide, we recommend M-1® which contains 3-lodo-2 propynl butyl carbamate, better known as IBPC.

Which producers include WOODguard® with their new homes?

• Kuhn's Brothers Log Homes
• Southland Log Homes
• Heritage Log Homes
• Beaver Mountain Log Homes
• Air Lock Log Homes
• Finger Lakes Log Homes
• Gold Hill Log Homes
• Gable Log Homes
• Country Log Homes
• Silver Creek Log Homes
• Moose Creek Log Homes
• Smoky Mountain Log Homes
• Allegany Log Homes
• BK Cypress Log Homes
• Louisiana Log Homes
• Amerlink Log Homes
• Daniel Boone Log Homes
• Lincoln Log (west of the Rockies)
• Stone City Log Homes
• Appalachian Log Structures
• Beaver Log Homes (Michigan)
• Alabama Log Homes