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The Hurley-Byrd Bird Feeder Co.
462 Williams Cross Way
Fairmont, West Virginia 26554
304-363-0199 or toll free at 877-363-0199
© 2002 - 2009
Hurley-Byrd's Penetrating Oil Finish
It's the finish that makes a good feeder a Great Feeder!
Accept no substitute for an outdoor finish.
Any finish other than a penetrating oil finish placed on an outdoor
product is straight out, inferior. Spar urethanes, polyurethanes, shellacs, PAINT, etc... It does not matter.
Anything but a high quality penetrating oil will flake off in short order.
The end result is a very ugly product requiring frequent care.
Read more below.
Penetrating Oil Finish.
Our Search:
It took three years of searching and testing in order to find the
base material for our feeder finish. We still weren't satisfied and
wanted a better final product and after continual design and redesign, we achieved the exact finish we sought for years.
Why a Penetrating Oil Finish:
At left is an example of what the finish does to our already
beautiful feeders. It penetrates deep inside the wood and
displays the beautiful colors from within.
Furthermore, our Penetrating Oil Finish is exactly that, a
penetrate. It's oils are absorbed into the lumber to
protect it from the harsh outdoor environment.
Never buy a feeder with a topical finish like urethanes or paints.
In short order, moisture gets under the finish and lifts it off the wood.
Obviously, what happens next is your precious wildlife consumes the harmful
material. Since our finish is absorbed into the wood, it cannot come
off and mix with your seed or feed.
AND YES, It's safe to both you and your animals.
How does it work:
Being a penetrating finish, it moves deep into the lumber and
prevents moisture from entering. More importantly, our finish has a UV Ray
protective material added to complete the mix. The sun's harmful UV
Rays are the number one factor in the deterioration of outdoor lumbers.
UV protection adds years to your feeder and its beauty.
How long does it last:
On average,our finish remains with your feeder for two to four years.
At that time you are welcome to refinish your feeder again. (Read this article
on doing it right.) This simple process requires a quick cleaning, allow to
dry and simply wipe another coat on. If you wish, do nothing and
enjoy the beauty of the feeder as it ages naturally.
How does Hurley-Byrd apply the finish?
We don't just build a feeder and wipe a thin coat the exposed areas.
We have integrated the finish process with the building process. Each part of
the feeder is cut, shaped, sanded then dipped and completely
submerged into the finish.
We do this so each component of the feeder is heavily penetrated,
not just a superficial coating. Every nook and cranny of the feeder now
has a perfect coat of finish. It is then allowed to drip then hand rubbed
to completion. Lastly, it is allowed to dry in our heated dry room.
Is this easy for Hurley-Byrd to do?
Absolutely not.
But this is why we build the finest wildlife feeder
in the country......probably the world.
The Ground Tray Feeders above and the Wren Boxes below are crafted of Western Red Cedar. As you can see, the colors come alive with the new finish. The Ground Tray Feeders in the top photo and Wren Box in the middle are not finished and are good comparisons of finished and unfinished products.
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Monday - Saturday. Call us:
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