In this study, the performance of wood-coating systems containing different UV absorbers was evaluated in artificial weathering conditions. Acrylic-based resin containing three different UV absorbers was applied on oriental beech and scots pine surfaces. Weathering conditions were sustained for 84 days. After the weathering test, the change of color and roughness on the wood surface was measured to determine the effectiveness of coating systems. The coating systems were found quite resistant against weathering conditions. The color changes of wood samples were lower compared to the beginning of the weathering test. Similarly, the changes in surface roughness values of wood samples showed that coating systems provide quite high preservation against weathering conditions.

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