New Deck Prep - Deck Stain Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-deck-prep/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:49:20 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: New Deck Prep https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-deck-prep/#post-12981 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 20:39:21 +0000 Cracking in deck boards is normal. No way to stop or prevent this.

]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-deck-prep/#post-12981 New Deck Prep https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-deck-prep/#post-12980 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 17:40:13 +0000 State: Alabama
Sun: Full sun
Wood: PT Pine
Installed in July/
Issue: Deck checking, prep.

It has been nearly 3 months since my new deck was installed. I have been waiting before applying Restore-A-Deck stain. Most of the boards have checked from drying. Some have even cracked through the board. Is this normal? Is any special prep needed to correct? 

 

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