Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES) (Multiwood Prime) consists of a tough, flexible resin system in a solvent blend which dissolves the sap, oil, and moisture found in wood. The resin system is derived from natural wood resin and develops a chemical bond to the wood fibers themselves. The wood is strengthened while allowing normal expansion and contractions with changes in temperature and humidity. Mix ratio 1:1.
When repairing wood that has mild dry rot, the CPES will migrate along the abnormal porosity which dry rot fungus creates within the wood, as long as it continues to be fed in. Impregnation of wood with CPES changes the cellulose of wood (which fungi and bacteria find tasty and easily digestible) into epoxy -impregnated cellulose which resists further attack by fungi and bacteria while reinforcing the wood, accomplishing restoration. Paint or varnish will last longer because the paint has a strongly attached, chemically compatible surface to bond to. We stock the warm weather formula in various sizes, but we can quickly provide the cold weather formula or any size container you wish.