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Natural Pine/Fir is a UV Plus tone made for one kind of wood: pine and Douglas fir. Messmer's suggests matching the transparent finish to the species (Natural Cedar for cedar, Natural Redwood for redwood, Pine/Fir for pine or fir) to keep the natural look while improving color retention. This quart is the 250 VOC formula.
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According to Messmer's, a clear with no pigment gives no UV protection or color retention. UV Plus naturals carry transparent iron oxide pigments that absorb UV radiation and let visible light through, so the grain stays visible while the wood is protected.
Messmer's says new pressure treated lumber needs several weeks to dry before staining. It lists UV Plus for older CCA lumber and the newer ACQ and copper azole lumbers. Clean gray or dirty boards with Wood and Deck Cleaner Part A and Brightener Part B, then let them dry 24 to 48 hours.
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Why not use a clear finish to keep the natural look? Messmer's says clears with no pigmentation offer no UV protection or color retention. Its natural tones use transparent iron oxide pigments that absorb UV and let visible light through, and it suggests Pine/Fir for pine and Douglas fir.
Can it go on pressure treated lumber? Yes. Messmer's says to wait several weeks on new pressure treated lumber so it can dry. It lists the finish as suitable for older CCA lumber and the newer ACQ and copper azole lumbers.
What does 250 VOC mean here? This is the 250 VOC series, which Messmer's data sheet lists at under 250 g/L as supplied, with roughly 55 to 60% solids by volume.
Sources: UV Plus technical data sheet; Messmer's UV Plus page and FAQ; UV Plus 250 VOC safety data sheet.
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