https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/need-to-clean-and-brighten/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:17:36 +0000 wpForo 60 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/need-to-clean-and-brighten/#post-10496 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 21:35:00 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/need-to-clean-and-brighten/#post-10496 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/need-to-clean-and-brighten/#post-10494 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 20:58:54 +0000
I'm new to this so apologies in advance if the question doesn't make sense.
I live in Chicago and have a private deck on the roof of my building. We bought the place in November and the deck was built a few months before then (I think just after the summer). They used WeatherShield wood and I don't think they treated it in any way after installing it. I have a couple of questions:
1. Is this the right time to stain it? Is it too early?
2. Any advice on what type of stain would work best?
3. Given that it's less than a year old do I need to use cleaner and brightener before staining or will a wash be enough?

Thanks in advance for your help. I'm attaching a couple of pictures of the deck as it is today.


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