A close cooperation between Vrogum and the Danish paint manufacturer Dyrup A/S has resulted in the development of the unique Vrogum Coat System, VCS, which is a water based wood preservation system. With the VCS you will have an effective protection against rot and fungus and a beautiful and uniform surface that will last for years.

The coating system is water based without solvents, and is therefore environment-friendly, because no solvents are used during production as it is the case with the traditional method of vacuum impregnation, and allergy-friendly, because there are no infectious emanation from the items.

All end grains are sealed so that areas in danger of having rot and fungus are protected in the best possible way. The treatment also reduces the wood's ability to absorb moisture, and thereby dimensions and form stability remain.
 

Surface Treatment

All wood needs surface treatment and protection against sun, wind and water.
Vrogum offers the following VCS-treatments:

Untreated (only Victoria® Oak)
From nature Victoria® Oak is extremely resistant. It means that the requirements for the surface treatment are not as big as with most other woods. Thus Victoria® Oak can be delivered untreated. Yet, also Victoria® Oak is to be protected against the sun's UV-rays which can be done with hardwood oil or another kind of good wood preservation.

Primer (Pine)
With this effective primer it is ensured that possible fungus spores in the wood are inactivated so that they can not cause damage to the wood later on. Before being fitted the item has to be treated with an effective, protective surface treatment.

Grey/White Base Coat
After the above primer a grey/white base coat follows protecting end grains and joints. Moreover the wood is treated with a knotting to minimise and to avoid yellowing of the knots. Finally an extra base coat is added ensuring a good layer thickness and a good foundation before the end treatment is added. The item has to be painted with a quality window paint before fitting.

End Treatment
Finally you can choose to have your item end treated. Before the end treatment the two above treatments are carried out, and after that filling and second scraping. Subsequently the item is painted with a strong water based acrylic paint ensuring a good layer thickness - also on joints and weak spots. The result is an effective wood preservation in paint or stain colours lasting for years.
 

Maintenance

From the factory the rough items are impregnated against rot and fungus with the Vrogum Coat System. Items that are not delivered with a finished surface treatment must both before and after the fitting have at least one water repellent pigmented surface treatment put on so that the items are well-protected against percolation of water and the sun's destructive X-rays. Rough items must not be exposed to rain or direct sun light and must be treated the first time 2 weeks after delivery at the latest.

Product Colours PDF: 552.97KB