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19/10/2014 11:27 am
Hello, I live in Niagara Falls NY and am in the process of building a new deck. I am using Trex for the decking boards and cedar on the stair risers, posts for the covered bbq area, some planters and also a pergola. I have been getting so many conflicting opinions on which route to take as far as treating the cedar that I am thoroughly confused and now paranoid that I am going to use the wrong product or do it at the wrong time and end up opening up a HUGE can of misery for myself creating unnecessary maintenance and work. I want to do it right the first time. Should I do nothing until spring, considering it is so late in the season and we are still several weeks from completion. It has been suggested to stain the pergola pieces after they are cut but before they are put together. I want the pergola to be still the cedar colour just slightly brighter but showing the grain and the cedar used in the deck probably a little darker, but still showing the grain. Any guidance you can give me with regards to the process I should use as well as which products to use would be greatly appreciated.
THANKYOU! THANKYOU! THANKYOU!
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20/10/2014 1:47 pm
Thankyou, is there a deciding factor I should be considering when choosing between the TWP and the Armstrong other than who's colours I like best? I was initially thinking of using TWP, will one perform better over the other in my area considering the harsh winters and the fact it will be in full sun all afternoon. How long do you think before I will need to re-apply considering most of the surface area is vertical.
24/10/2014 6:27 pm
How do you define a "new deck"? My deck is 4 years old, but I have just finished sanding off the old stain.
I'm planning on using TWP 100. Should I let the "new" wood age, or can I stain next week. We have low precipitation in Eastern Washington over the winter, but not zero.
