Pondtite Questions

[Zeusy]

Hey guys, just a few quick q's regarding pondtite.
Just wondering, if I were to pondtite tree limbs, would it make them completely waterproof? Like, will it leave a layer on the outside, completely preserving the inside and if I were to remove my branches and wash them down, the water wouldn't soak into the bark. Would I need to be gentle to prevent removing the bark or will the pondtite create a strong layer on the outside..

Im tossing up whether to use pondtite or put a layer of polyester resin over it. I was going to use resin on everything but it does go a brownish tinge once it cures and most likely ruin the colours on the fake rock wall. I could use both, pondtite for rock wall and resin for tree/branches but I'd prefer to just buy
one product if I can.

cheers all

 

[Cypher69]

You'll prob need at least 4 coats of pondite on the branches...however if there is still moisture in the wood it may turn the pondite layers a smokey white from the inside.
I'd also probably just wet wipe the branches clean rather than washing them down & leave them in the sun for a couple of days.
Also what type of wood are the branches?

 

[Zeusy]

Not sure. It has a fairly thick fibrous bark. Was trying to come up with way to make it easier to even just wipe down rather than wipe at the bark and get no where.

 

[mad_at_arms]

Pondtite will made wood water resistant but doesn't guarantee waterproofing. I have used it on branches with no problems.

 

[J-A-X]

I use a wire brush on my branches to remove flaking bark - used the angle grinder to remove sharp bits (adult coastal in mind ) then threw two layers of pondtite on it and yes it's smoother than a natural branch but I know he can't damage himself on it (he's now 5yo and heavy !! ) it wipes clean easily. I don't remove it . It's a permanent fixture