Apply Protective Finish
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Let’s hear your guesses, what are the scabs for on this pergola beam?! #pergola #outdoorliving
What happens here
With the slatted sections fully assembled, the builder uses a paintbrush to apply a dark, protective coating. This coating, likely an outdoor stain or paint, is brushed evenly over all surfaces of the wood, including the main beam and the attached spacers. This step is crucial for protecting the wood from weather exposure, such as sun and moisture, and for providing a consistent, aesthetically pleasing finish to the pergola top.
Goal: Protect the assembled wooden sections from weather damage and provide a finished appearance.
Tools and materials
- Assembled Slatted Sections — The components being coated
- Paintbrush — Applying the protective coating to the wooden sections
- Weather-Resistant Stain/Paint — Protecting the wood and providing a finished dark color