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Common Deck Staining Questions
Question: My deck is made of pressure treated lumber. Do I still need to seal it? Answer: Yes you do. The pressure treating process protects against insect attack and rotting but not much else. Question: I heard that pressure treated lumber should not be sealed for a year, is that right? Answer: We do not…
Read MoreTop 5 Ways to Ruin a Deck
According to research conducted by Consumer Reports®, most deck problems can be attributed to 5 things. Never Cleaned/Pressure Washed. Whether sealed or unsealed, all decks should be at least cleaned regularly to keep mold from taking hold deep into the wood fibers. Never Stained/Sealed. An unsealed deck has nothing to protect it from UV damage…
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