Description

Sashco Cascade Clear Coat

Sascho Cascade is the finishing touch that turns good log staining into great log protection. Designed as the perfect partner for Sashco’s Capture Log Stain, this water-based clear topcoat goes on milky but dries to a crystal-clear, subtly shimmering shield that makes wood grain pop while blocking UV damage, repelling water, and fighting mildew/algae. Unlike heavy varnishes that crack and peel, Cascade penetrates to protect without film buildup—keeping your logs looking “just stained” for 3-5+ years between full re-stains.

Apply over properly prepped, stained exterior logs (Douglas Fir, Pine, Cedar, Spruce) using airless sprayer, pump sprayer, or brush—back-brushing essential to work it in and avoid runs. One heavy coat covers 400-600 sq ft per gallon (less on rough surfaces); dries dust-free in 30 minutes, fully cures in 7 days. Water beads off like it’s scared of your logs, surface cracking stays minimal, and color shifts from sun exposure become history. Low-odor, non-flammable, freeze-thaw stable—your crew coats in real weather without solvent headaches. Cleanup? Soap and water before it skins over. Won’t yellow chinking or change stain colors beneath.

Forget wrestling with oil-based clear coats that smell like a gas station explosion and turn sticky in humidity. Cascade’s “spray, brush, done” routine means pros finish before the coffee gets cold. Perfect for log homes, siding, trim, handrails (not decks/floors—too slippery when wet).

Maintenance signal: when sheen fades, hit problem areas only—no full re-stain needed. Log builders love the predictable refresh cycle and zero lap marks when keeping a wet edge. Big 5-gallon pails tackle entire cabins efficiently; coverage math works out to ~2,000-3,000 sq ft per bucket. From mountain lodges to timber-frame retreats, Cascade turns “log maintenance” into a quick annual touch-up—protected, polished, practically automatic.

Why It Rules the Jobsite

• Water-repellent + UV blockers extend Capture stain life 3-5 years—no sun-faded excuses.

• Goes on milky, dries crystal clear = zero color change, chinking stays perfect.

• 400-600 sq ft/gal coverage + water cleanup = big jobs done fast, no solvent wars.

• Spray/brush simplicity with 40-90°F range = coat in real weather, laugh at forecasts.

Technical Specs

• Type: Water-based clear topcoat, subtle sheen

• Coverage: 400-600 sq ft/gal (rough wood lower)

• Application: Airless/pump sprayer + back-brush; 1 heavy coat. ** If the wood is extremely porous and the sheen looks uneven after the first layer, multiple coats may be needed.

• Dry Time: Touch 30 min, recoat 1–4 hours depending on temperature and humidity, cure 72 hours.

• Temp Range: 40-90°F (4-32°C) and rising/falling

• Cleanup: Soap and water

• Use: Exterior logs/siding/trim over Capture stain

• Sizes: 1 gal, 5 gal pails

Order Sashco Cascade Clear Coat now and lock in crystal-clear log protection—UV shield, water barrier, maintenance made stupid-easy!