Next Gen Protector™ for Enduring Facade Beauty

Designed for the Long Term

At Abodo, long-term performance matters just as much as day-one appearance. That's why every significant product improvement is backed by extensive testing, helping us better understand how our timbers and coatings perform when exposed to the elements over time. This approach forms part of our ongoing commitment to research, development, and continuous improvement.

Results of two independent weathering studies indicate the next generation of Protector ™ may achieve up to 20% improved colour retention compared with the previous formulation.

Two Independent Weathering Studies

To evaluate the next generation of Protector, we undertook two independent weathering studies.

Study 1 / Allunga Exposure Testing

The first was conducted by the team at Allunga Exposure Laboratory in Queensland, Australia, using Altrac accelerated natural weathering technology that concentrates and tracks sunlight to simulate years of outdoor exposure in a shortened timeframe. Depending on seasonal conditions, Allunga's methodology is designed to deliver acceleration rates of approximately 400-800% compared with natural weathering.

Study 2 / QUV Accelerated Weathering

The second study used QUV accelerated weathering equipment to expose coated timber samples to repeated cycles of ultraviolet light and moisture. Widely used throughout the coatings industry, QUV testing helps evaluate how finishes respond to prolonged extreme UV exposure and environmental stress. Together, these studies provide valuable insight into coating durability, colour stability, and overall appearance retention under demanding weathering conditions.

ORIGINAL VS NEW

Significantly improved colour retention

Following accelerated exposure, the new Protector - Nero coating retained a darker, more consistent appearance than the original formulation, with lower visible colour change and improved overall appearance stability.

Enhanced appearance stability

The new Protector - Teak formulation demonstrated noticeably reduced weathering effects compared with the previous generation coating, maintaining a richer and more consistent appearance throughout the exposure period.

COMPETITOR COMPARISON

Maintained visual depth for longer

Compared with the alternative black coating included in the study, the new Protector - Nero retained greater visual depth and consistency throughout the exposure period, resulting in a more uniform weathered appearance. (Based on independent visual assessment.)

Reduced weathering impact

The new Protector - Teak demonstrated lower levels of colour change than the alternative copper-toned coating assessed, helping maintain a more consistent appearance throughout the exposure period. (Based on independent visual assessment.)

ORIGINAL v NEW

Improved colour stability under UV exposure

The enhanced Protector - Nero formulation maintained a more consistent appearance after prolonged accelerated UV exposure than the original coating and the alternative black coating included in the assessment (below).

COMPETITOR COMPARISON

Consistent appearance under prolonged UV exposure

Alongside alternative coating systems, the next generation of Protector™ demonstrated strong colour stability throughout 2,500 hours of accelerated UV exposure. This performance supports a more consistent and enduring timber appearance as exterior surfaces weather.

Controlled weathering appearance

Compared with the greying treatment included in the assessment, the next generation Protector - White maintained a more controlled and refined weathering appearance throughout exposure testing.