I found these Evelyn Ackerman panels for Panelcarve, but they definitely need some TLC.
I was thinking about stripping them Citristrip, and then going after any remaining residue with a toothbrush (and more Citristrip?). If that gets the surface clean, they'll need a bit of wood filler and maybe some type of sealant. Any recommendations? Anyone else tackled anything like ths?
Wait 'til you see them in person.
And then give them a chance to grow on you before deciding.
As far as I can tell, these panels were usually redwood. I made some redwood deck furniture for my parents-in-law's seaside home about 20 years ago and it has developed the most wonderful silver-grey color you can imagine. I think it looks better than weathered teak. It changes color with the light. You couldn't fake that patina if you tried.
I'm delighted to hear
that redwood has turned silver. In the Bay Area here it is usually gray-brown -- or worse. Perhaps atmosphere has something to do with it ?
Redwood I have used wouldn't support the fine carving seen above. Possibly some old-growth redwood would be dense enough for that use -- if you could find it.
It could be the southern exposure, SDR.
The sun combined with the salt might be enough to bleach the wood and discourage mold. In fact, I'm almost certain that's it. There's a reason untreated red cedar shingles are the prefered siding in coastal NE. Even utility poles weather to silver in short time there.
Weren't you a New Englander for a time? Didn't you get to Cape Cod?
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