Questions About Lifetime
The formulation for LifeTime Wood Treatment has been handed down for over 60 years through generations of a family of woodcrafters. This wood treatment is now available commercially, allowing homeowners and manufacturers to share in the benefits of this truly unique product.
Heightened concerns about our environment and the protection of our natural resources are apparent everywhere and the availability of this product is truly good news. Users of LifeTime Wood Treatment will save time and money while lessening the harmful impact on our soil, air, water and forests.
Following are some frequently asked questions about LifeTime Wood Treatment with some straight answers from the manufacturer.
Q1: What is LifeTime Wood Treatment?
A: LifeTime is a highly effective wood treatment which protects and beautifies outdoor wood for a LifeTime of enjoyment
Q2: Many products claim to be safe to use, what makes LifeTime so different?
A: LifeTime contains No Petro-Chemicals and No V.O.C.s. There are No harmful chemicals such as Copper that is in pressure treated Tanalised wood. You can safely handle wet, LifeTime treated wood during the construction process. Any small amounts of LifeTime that you do not need, can be disposed of easily without fear of contamination. LifeTime wet or dry, will not harm People, Plants, Animals and even Fish. Other products may say they are safe for Children & Pets, but this only applies when the product is completely dry and any V.O.C. odours have dispersed.
Q3: What is LifeTime made of?
A: Lifetime is made up of naturally occuring plant and mineral substances, combined in a special formulation. The solution soaks into and penetrates the wood fibres. Independent laboratory testing confirms that LifeTime creates no harmful residue in soil or water.
Q4: Lots of products for the exterior wood claim to be no-maintenance, but in fact have to be re-applied within 2-3 years. What does LifeTime mean by no-maintenance?
A: No-maintenance means you apply one treatment of LifeTime and NEVER touch it again. Lifetime can not be worn off, will not peel or fade. Natural weathering actually increases it's beauty and effectiveness.
Q5: Is LifeTime good for most types of wood?
A: Absolutely. LifeTime is effective for outdoor wood applications such as:
Fences, Sheds.- Siding, Decking.
- Barns, Stables.
- Picnic Tables, Garden Furniture.
- Kennels, Rabbit Hutches.
- Raised Vegetable Gardens
- Wooden Planters.
- Birdhouses, Henhouses
- Doors, Windows.
- Gazebos, Summer Houses.
- Even floating rafts and marina docks!
If it's wood, LifeTime will do it good.
Q6: How is LifeTime applied?
A: It can be applied in all conventional ways including by brush, roller, sprayer or dipping. It can be safely worked while still wet without leaving permanent finger or foot marks. It can also be applied in any weather down to 0 degrees Celcius.
Q7: How long is its' shelf life?
A: In powder form, LifeTime can be stored indefinitely. After mixing with water, the solution keeps best in a sealed container and will last an extremely long time. Because you can mix only what you need, the likelihood that you will have large amounts of LifeTime solution left over is minimized.
Q8: Will LifeTime prevent wood from cracking & warping?
A: All wood contains moisture and dries during exposure to sun and wind. LifeTime will not cause additional cracking or checking in the wood.
Q9: It sounds expensive. Is it?
A: Its economy is greatly enhanced because it is applied only once. LifeTime Wood Treatment is packaged as a powder concentrate further reducing the shipping and handling costs and providing a long shelf life. It can be stored indefinitely when kept in a dry location. Not only is LifeTime the most effective wood treatment but it is the least expensive.
Q10: Can I apply coloured stains over LifeTime?
A: Yes, you can. But we only recommend water based stains manufactured by LifeTime.
Q11: Who is using LifeTime Wood Treatment?
A: Contractors have been using it for 60 years in house and marina construction. Some of the organizations using LifeTime:
- Parks Canada uses LifeTime in their National Parks.
- The British Columbia Ministry of Transportation uses & approves LifeTime.
- The Province of Alberta, Canada uses LifeTime for treating wooden roadside sound barrier fencing.
- The Canadian Department of Natural Resources uses LifeTime.
- Many construction contractors and log home builders are now using LifeTime in Canada and the U.S