External doors and paintwork are always on exhibit to your visitors and always seen and take the brunt of the weather – the wind, frost and sun all can have a negative effect not only on the look of the paintwork but also on the longevity of external doors and paintwork.  So, it is essential that external woodwork should have an effective protective water-repellent coating. Probably the most difficult decision for the householder is whether to use a paint coating, or varnish of some kind or an oil-based coating. All will do the job of protection though they will obviously have different finishes. [Read more...]