New treehouse, cant stand to leave it bare over the winter - Deck Stain Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-treehouse-cant-stand-to-leave-it-bare-over-the-winter/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:45:06 +0000 wpForo 60 New treehouse, cant stand to leave it bare over the winter https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-treehouse-cant-stand-to-leave-it-bare-over-the-winter/#post-8766 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:11:08 +0000
I can't stand the idea of leaving it out in the weather all winter- The 18ga brads I put the decking down with are already starting to color the wood, just from the light rain.

Would it be OK to give it a quick coat with TWP1500 on the new wood, considering that next summer it will be enclosed with a roof and walls?

Since I used non-treated wood for the joists, and Doglas Fir Glue-lams for the beams, can I spray a coat underneath too?

How long would it have to dry before I could put a tarp on it for the winter?

Thank you very much-

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