08/11/2022
So thing to remember when installing wood products outside
Sunlight
Sunlight produces a chemical reaction within wood’s cellulose, which holds the color of the wood. Radiation from the sun's ultraviolet rays breaks down the lignin in the cellulose causing photo chemical degradation, and it occurs in any wood exposed to sunlight. The result is a change in the wood’s appearance from it's original color to a gradual silvery gray sheen