The Deck Doc difference moves with the timber

Deck Doc specialises in the development and manufacturing of the finest blends of timber preserving oils and waxes to seal and protect the beauty of timber for long term protection in Australian conditions.

Deck Doc is Australian made and owned by Robert and Rhinda Hylands.

Robert developed a unique Lanolin based formula and has been producing it in Geelong for the past 15 years.

Robert and Rhinda previously owned a factory producing hand-carved, hand-painted wooden birds, including wooden decoy ducks used by duck hunters. The ducks had to have a natural UV barrier to prevent fading and in addition the timber had to be totally waterproofed.

It was found in their research that conventional timber care products dried, solidified and contained mostly toxic drying agents.

As timber is continuously swelling and shrinking, these products form a solid membrane on the surface, creating cracks and peeling, providing no preservation and little to no protection to the timber. Robert realised it was necessary to develop a product that would absorb into the timber, stay soft, pliable and move with the timber to give total preservation and protection.

The surface needed to withstand a high degree of scuff and abrasion, while remaining totally waterproof with excellent UV absorption.

A major breakthrough came when Rhinda – who grew up on a sheep farm at Lethbridge – realised the potential of using lanolin as an ingredient in timber oils.

Lanolin found in wool waterproofs, insulates and protects sheep from the cold, wind, rain and harmful UV sun rays.

Included in their unique formula is an anti-fungal additive. This additive is extensively used in agriculture to prevent root rot in crops and is an ideal pest repellent (termites) as well as being a fire retardant.

Homeowners spend a lot to get great looking decks, using top quality timber, therefore it’s important to understand the characteristics of timber types, what’s going to happen to the timber in years to come and how to preserve and protect the timber to withstand warping, cracking and maintaining the beautiful natural colour.

The Deck Doc Difference is now available to view on the Deck Doc website. This information will help consumers understand the technical differences between Deck Doc’s natural timber oils and other conventional types of water-based and urethane-based coatings.

Deck Doc is passionate about giving timber-care knowledge and assistance to the consumers.

Robert and Rhinda welcome homeowners and tradespeople to visit their factory showroom for free demonstrations and advice on maintaining new decks and restoring weathered decks.

Visit the factory at 53-55 Essex Street, Moolap or deckdoc.com.au.