House signs and protection

[darkling27]

Hey there, i am making a new house sign to replace the rotton one out the front. It has been made, sanded and painted, but im not sure how to go about protecting it.

I have bought some yacht varnish to coat it with, but it is going to be screwed to its post fro mthe back. Wouldnt water be able to soak between the screw and the protective layer if i was the varnish it and then screw it into place?

Im also making a small plaque for the shed which will be nailed in place at each corner.

How do i protect it for the elements properly?

Any input would be a great help! Thank you

[ger21]

I'd use stainless steel screws. Mount it, then remove it, and apply silicone sealant in the screw holes, and remount. The silicone should keep any water from entering through the holes.

[ImanCarrot]

You could countersink the screw holes, silicone in the holes as Ger says and a small o-ring between the wood and the screw?

[darkling27]

Thanks for the suggestions! Ill look into doing that.

Another thing ive been wondering. What is the best finish to use to bring out the detail carved into the piece of wood. Ive found that because the oak is a fairly light colour, the farther back you get, the harder it is to see what the sign is actualy ment to say!

[ger21]

There's a glazing tutorial on the Vectric forum that might be what you're looking for.

[darkling27]

That tutorial is great! Thanks

[pike88]

One Shot makes some great paint and sealant products you should check out.

-Pike
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