Why choose sandblasting
Pourquoi choisir le sablage? Le bois du chalet ternit au fil du temps et sous l’agression des intempéries. Pour lui redonner sa beauté d’antan, rien ne vaut un bon coup de sablage suivi de finitions manuelles. Le sablage, utilisé pour le prétraitement mécanique du bois, permet au bois de retrouver sa couleur initiale blond clair, comme à la sortie d’usine. Pour choisir le sablage, suivez nos conseils.
THE ADVANTAGES OF SANDING FOR THE WOODEN CHALET
Sanding consists of projecting dry abrasive on a support to be stripped with the help of a sandblaster or air-gun. As this dry cleaning technique does not deform the wood, it also has other significant advantages.
THE INTERVENTION IS FASTER
The speed of impact of the abrasives on the substrate, with a pressure of at least 8kg per cm2, allows for a deep cleaning. This speed allows a real reduction in labor costs, unlike the chore of manual sanding.
STRIPPING DOES NOT ATTACK THE WOOD
Sanding does not leave any scratches on the wood and does not break the grain. It is however imperative to adapt the pressure and the granulometry of the abrasive used according to the hardness and the wear of the wood to be treated.
THE SUBSTRATE IS BETTER PREPARED FOR COATING
Sandblasting is particularly adapted to cottage wood, inside and outside, to remove flaking paint, old stains and any other trace of aging. The homogeneous micro-roughness left by the sanding optimizes the adhesion of the coating. It becomes easier to restore the shine with a stain, paint or varnish.
SANDBLASTING ENSURES BETTER PENETRATION OF THE TREATMENTS
Wooden structures are often prey to insects and wood-eating fungi. Sanding effectively removes the wormy layers and leaves only the healthy wood.
Sometimes the wood is already infested with insects but this is not visible on the outside. After sanding, the surface is clean and uniform, revealing the small holes made by the parasites. It is also less watertight, which ensures better penetration of insecticide or fungicide products.
WHY ENTRUST THE SANDING OF YOUR CHALET TO RENOV'ALPES?
You can rent a sandblaster and the necessary equipment to sand your cottage yourself. The sandblaster, however, is a professional device that requires technical knowledge to operate. This includes the granulometry of the abrasives as well as the projection pressure, which must be set according to several criteria: the thickness of the siding, the hardness and condition of the wood, etc. If you don't master them, you risk creating breaks or irreversible damage to your wooden structure. It is much better to entrust the project to a professional and
As a professional wood treatment craftsman, RENOV'ALPES is an expert in :
- Ecological stripping
- Fungicide, insecticide and waterproof treatment
- Strengthening or hardening of the wood
- Coating and renovation of cottage, all your structures or wooden furniture.
We travel throughout the Arve Valley to assess the situation and choose the type of abrasive grit specially adapted to each site. By opting for our personalized services, you benefit from a know-how acquired during a long experience and constantly updated by continuous training on new technologies.
We also suggest a follow-up for the maintenance of your cottage and your woodwork. A cottage can last more than a hundred years, which is why it is important to properly maintain your property.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more information on our services and competitive quotes, our responsive team is at your disposal. You just have to leave us a message on the online form or by phone, and our technicians will contact you as soon as possible.