Old man Winter is still in town in most regions of North America and Europe, but soon enough, spring will arrive-and no one is looking forward to it more than wood coatings manufacturers. Spring's milder temperatures will lure homeowners outside to see what damage has been done by months of cold snow, ice and rain and consumers will take stock of what repair work needs to be done on their homes.
In the U.S., Memorial Day weekend-May 27-29, 2000-kicks off the wood coating selling season. Consumers will head out to the local hardware store, home center or paint store to pick up stains, finishes and maintenance products to restore their wood siding, decks, fences and more to get their homes ready for summer.
"Memorial Day to Labor Day is the heartland of the season," said Pat Coughlin, manager, brand development, The Flood Company.
The Great Outdoors More American families are choosing to spend what limited free time they have outdoors, in their own backyards. And for many homeowners, having a well-kept, outdoor living space is an essential part of living the "good life."
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