Efficacy of Hydrophobic Coatings in Protecting Oak Wood Surfaces during Accelerated Weathering

The durability of transparent coatings applied to an oak wood exterior is relatively low due to its anatomic structure and chemical composition. Enhancement of the protection of oak wood against weathering using transparent hydrophobic coatings is presented in this study. Oak wood surfaces were modi...

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Main Authors: Miloš Pánek, Eliška Oberhofnerová, Aleš Zeidler, Přemysl Šedivka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Coatings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/7/10/172