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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