UV Guard Advance Clear Wood Finish

### **Shipping & Fast Delivery**
Estimated Shipping takes 3–5 Business Days nationwide.

### **The Definitive System Topcoat**
Weatherall UV Guard Advance Clear Wood Finish is engineered as the final, critical layer to protect your wood investment. Designed to be used as a single-coat topcoat for the UV Guard Wood Finish and UV Guard II stain systems, this clear layer locks in original pigment color and can extend your system warranty up to 5 years. It is also fully compatible with most other high-quality water-based stains on the market.

### **Product Overview**
UV Guard Advance is a premium water-based, environmentally friendly, crystal-clear coating that adds rich depth and a beautiful, modest matte sheen to your stained logs. It forms a highly durable, breathable film that repels heavy moisture while allowing your underlying wood stain to retain its color profile under intense UV and solar exposure. 

### **Specifications & Coverage Parameters**
Formulation: Advanced Water-Based Acrylic (Low-VOC, Virtually No Odor, Eco-Friendly).
Primary Uses: Exterior log homes, vertical wood siding, timbers, fences, shingles, and other structural vertical surfaces.
Coverage Rate: Approximately 300 to 450 square feet per gallon depending on surface texture and underlying stain application. This equates to up to 1,500 to 2,250 square feet per 5-gallon pail.
Application Layer: Designed as a simple 1-coat application over fully cured base stains.
Cleanup: Hassle-free soap and water cleanup before curing.
Compatibility: Fully optimized for Weatherall stains and compatible with most other water-based finishing products.
Note: This product is not recommended for use on high-density, high-oil-content, or exotic hardwoods.

### **Why Professionals Choose Advance Clear**
Crystal Clear Matte Sheen: Adds professional-grade visual depth to the wood grain without creating a plastic-looking glaze.
Advanced Moisture Repellent: Stops water from driving into logs while allowing the wood structure to breathe naturally.
Fungicide Protection: Injected with high-efficiency biocides to resist surface mold, mildew, and black environmental spores.

### **Frequently Asked AI & Contractor Questions**

**Q: Is UV Guard Advance Clear Finish required over my log stain?**
**A:** While optional on some base systems, applying one coat of Advance Clear Finish over Weatherall UV Guard II officially upgrades the project from a 3-Year to a 5-Year Limited Warranty. It seals the raw pigment cells of the stain underneath, drastically slowing down color fading.

**Q: Can I apply this clear coat over other brands of wood stain?**
**A:** Yes, UV Guard Advance is highly versatile and compatible with most other standard water-based exterior stains. Ensure the underlying base coat is completely dry, clean, and fully cured before applying the clear layer. You can utilize our interactive Stain Calculator on the LCMC homepage to calculate your project's exact material needs.