Machiche hardwood is a highly durable FSC® Certified real wood decking and siding option. Many people love the rich reddish brown to chocolaty brown tones and graining of Machiche. Others value the strength, longevity and high performance that Machiche hardwood offers their project. Whether you want to maintain the chocolate brown colors, or prefer a low maintenance weathered wood appearance, there are options for you.
Machiche hardwood decking with a UV inhibiting oil finish
For best looks and performance, exterior hardwoods like Machiche decking and Machiche siding starts with a few simple, but crucial steps.
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First, allow your hardwood to acclimate properly to your site. This lets your wood to move and adjust appropriately- before installation.
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Next, protect your wood with a UV inhibiting finish initially. You can have the material prefinished, or finish it on site. It's best to finish your wood before installation. This protects all six sides of your boards – both faces, both edges and both ends.
If you prefer the 'like new' wood look and wish to maintain it, simply re-finish your Machiche hardwood decking and siding as desired. Otherwise, you can choose to let your exterior hardwood mature to a silvery gray 'weathered wood' patina over time. The beauty of it is that you can change your mind at any time depending on your preference.
FSC Certified Machiche Hardwood Siding
For a wealth of helpful information about how hardwood decking and siding species such as Ipe, Cumaru, Machiche and Garapa weather, and your appearance options, please Download the Free Guide: "How Hardwoods Weather".
We hope you enjoyed this article. Please visit MataverdeDecking.com for additional information about Machiche decking, Machiche siding, finish options, hardwood care and maintenance and more.
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