Green and Sustainable, Our History

Timber Pro Coatings first opened its doors in 1996 in the great Pacific Northwest. Manufacturing facilities were set up both in Oregon, USA and British Columbia, Canada. The company officers had a vision: To bring a truly unique exterior wood finish to the market that was not only more durable than traditional wood stains but also one that was environmentally safe.Prior to 1992, we were a group of custom builders and wood treating professionals with some very high-end projects to build and maintain.

Some of our customers were chemically sensitive, and most of the wood sided homes were being built in extreme weather locations. Unable to find a stain product that met our needs, we were forced to develop one. We enlisted the services of one of the top wood stain formulators in Canada, a PHD graduate from the London School of Coatings. He created for us a unique transparent finish, after we gave him permission to spare no expense for the sake of quality. The first generation of Timber Pro UV Natural Wood Finish was born.

Our efforts resulted in a natural oil resin based, yet water reducible, formula that contained no petroleum derivatives, was enviro-safe and exceptionally durable. Faced with the daunting task of bringing a finish like no other to the market, we set out to establish our niche. In the early years, we were up against tremendous odds. Major brand wood stains with huge budgets eclipsed our meager resources, and the public was still wary of “enviro-safe” technology.

We realized we were “pioneers” and that our best approach was by means of education. We began by educating the end user about wood weathering technology and environmental stewardship. We donated product to Habitat for Humanity and built relationships in our communities. We aligned ourselves with craftsmen in the log home industry who recognized the value of finish that was both safe and durable, and who were willing to give us a chance.

Before too long, homeowners began requesting their builders use our product. Slowly and steadily we gained respect among log home companies, cedar home builders, and the general public at large. By 1997, after our product had been on projects for five years and its durability was a proven fact, we began to experience rapid growth.

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Ask the Wood Experts ..

Q. My decking and siding is new. Why do I have to clean it before I treat it?

A. It is important to always begin with a clean surface. If you could look at the wood under a microscope, you would see how dirty it really is. Construction creates more dirt than you would imagine. Try wiping a damp white rag over the surface to see how much dirt wipes off. Also remember that mildew spores are invisible until they die. You certainly don't want to trap mildew under your finish. Wood finishes adhere and penetrate much better on clean wood.

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About Timber Pro Coatings Company

We've been making green and sustainable envirosafe wood stains and sealers since 1996 in our factory in Portland, Oregon. We've formulated Timber Pro UV Natural Wood Finishes with the help of a world-renowned wood coatings chemist from the famous London School of Coatings. Our goal is to make Timber Pro UV the most durable semi-transparent wood finish on the market, as well as the easiest to maintain. Not only have we succeeded, but we have created a finish that is also environmentally-safe. Timber Pro UV has less than 2% hazardous ingredients - an industry low.
Many of the most prestigious, quality conscious log home builders in North America now recommend Timber Pro UV to their customers. They use it for a variety of reasons: color hold, easy application, easy maintenance, low odor (93 grams per liter VOC's), non-flammability, and above all, incredible durability.

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