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                        <title>Stain and brightened recommendation</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2014 12:37:09 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Either would work but a semi-solid oil based penetrating stain like AC will give better UV protection.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Either would work but a semi-solid oil based penetrating stain like AC will give better UV protection.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/">Deck Stain Questions and Answers</category>                        <dc:creator>Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood &amp; Decks Since 1993</dc:creator>
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                        <link>https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/stain-and-brightened-recommendation/#post-9128</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2014 17:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[My deck was built in 2009 of pressure treated pine.  I am in the Atlanta area and deck is in full sun most of the day.  Originally stained in &#039;09 with Benjamin Moore exterior stain, alkyd se...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[My deck was built in 2009 of pressure treated pine.  I am in the Atlanta area and deck is in full sun most of the day.  Originally stained in '09 with Benjamin Moore exterior stain, alkyd semi-transparent.  Recently cleaned with Trucleanex deck and roof cleaner followed with pressure washing.  Most of the stain has been removed.  What should be my next step and should I stain with a semi-solid or semi-transparent?<br />
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