-The AC semi-solid does not mask the wood 100% so it will show some irregularities.

-The AC will penetrate as long as the wood is prepped correctly. Solid stains film on top of the wood.

-Yes

-We like the Flood Solid Stains.

-No. About the same before reapplication is needed.

The cottage has considerable carpenter bee damage as well as other issues that required spackle, plastic wood, etc. applications. Visually, the structure looks tired and irregular.

We are considering the use of either A&C semi-solid or Flood Pro Series Solid. Our  primary concern is peeling. Our secondary concern is durability/longevity.

Questions:

- Will the semi-solid hide color irregularities nearly as well as the solid?

- Will the semi-solid penetrate much better than the solid?

- Is the semi-solid much less likely to peel than the solid?

- Is the new Flood latex still your preferred solid stain?

- Is the solid stain likely to protect far longer than the semi all other things being equal?

Thanks is advance for your reply. As many others have indicated, this is the only online source for consistently reasonable knowledge regarding what is now a sadly complex and confusing subject.