Today, timber is one of the most popular building materials throughout Australia. The main reason for this is its strength and durability. It also looks good and has proved to be an excellent environmentally friendly solution. Though timber is a good and sturdy material, no one can deny the fact that it can deteriorate over time. It is, therefore, important to protect and treat it efficiently, so it would last for years to come. Waterproof Your Timber Water is one of the elements, that can cause quick deterioration of your wood. The best thing to do here is to waterproof your timber. Waterproofing your timber would prevent warping, rotting, cracking and quick deterioration. Timber, if not treated well, accumulates water. Once the water dries up, the timber contracts. This cycle of contracting and expanding will eventually damage the timber causing it to crack and warp. The best way to protect your timber is to use a proper sealant. The most common sealants include: Epoxy resin Non-toxi...