It doesn't fade in the sun and it stands up to rain, frost, and snow. Achieve optimal protection with just two coats on rough-sawn wood or three on smooth-planed wood. It's also easy to use; you can brush or spray it on. It will even stick to damp wood and be showerproof in one hour, making it ideal for use in Ireland. This product offers 5-year all-weather protection for both rough-sawn and smooth wood.