AllGuard Products is the company behind TeakGuard, a specialty teak-care system for boat owners and people maintaining outdoor wood. Its water-based finish and Super Cleaner are designed to preserve teak’s natural look while reducing the repeated sanding, stripping, and oiling that traditional upkeep can require.
BARNAGARDBorn from Dr. Reed Phillips’s effort to protect an ocean-wave electricity generator from barnacles, BARNAGARD develops patented, environmentally friendly coatings that prevent biofouling on submerged marine and freshwater surfaces. Its two-layer polymer technology is designed to repel attaching organisms while protecting against those that break through, with applications ranging from boat hulls to docks and other infrastructure. The company says its coatings are designed for at least five years of service and do not leach active agents into surrounding water.
Country Casual TeakFounded in 1977 after its founder was inspired by English garden benches, Country Casual Teak designs and manufactures solid teak outdoor furniture, carrying that British tradition into contemporary collections and custom projects. The company uses Grade A teak from sustainable, government-managed Indonesian forests, kiln-dries it for up to six weeks, and builds its furniture with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery. Its custom team also works with design professionals on one-of-a-kind installations, while independent testing and more than 35 patented or copyrighted designs reflect nearly five decades of teak expertise.GAITHERSBURG, MD
One TIME WoodCreated by a professional exterior-wood contractor, One TIME Wood makes a penetrating stain and sealer designed to protect outdoor wood from the inside out. Its proprietary acrylate resin blend cures in natural sunlight rather than forming a surface film, and the company backs that protection with a seven-year guarantee. The Eastlake, Ohio company distributes through hundreds of paint and hardware stores across North America, with particular expertise in log homes and boat docks.MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OH
WeRefinishBorn from a Pennsylvania furniture-refinishing shop opened in 1991, WeRefinish makes water-based stains, colorants and wood finishes for restorers, woodworkers and DIYers. Its best-known specialty is the Heywood Wakefield reproduction system, developed in 2004 to recreate the Wheat and Champagne finishes used on mid-century furniture. The family-run business in Pennsylvania draws on Rod’s hands-on experience refinishing more than 10,000 pieces and designs products to make professional-looking restoration more approachable.QUAKERTOWN, PA