12 Month Outdoor Exposure Bethlehem, PA
Samples of pressure treated pine, redwood, and cedar were treated by brushing on a 7 part solvent dilution-1 part Manalox 410 solution. The test pieces were allowed to dry for 7 days and then placed outdoors facing south and at an angle of 45˚. After one year of outdoor exposure, the treated samples were tested for residual water repellency.
| % Water Exclusion vs. Untreated Control | |
|---|---|
| Pressure Treated Pine | 84 % |
| Redwood | 91 % |
| Cedar | 78 % |