Thank you for the reply and suggestion. Is there a point at which I will know the sap is done bleeding out of the wood so I may clean it off? I have s...

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It is either dirt or mold on top. Try soapy dish water and a very very soft scrub brush. Like the ones that are used for cleaning your car. You want t...

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I used a wet paper towel and rubbed the black material, and it seems to come up fairly easily. I'm guessing this means it's dirt or some other materia...

It is sap bleeding from the wood and then drying on top of the wood. It cannot be stopped but it should stop eventually on its own. As for removal, th...

Have you though about cleaning and brightening every couple of years then apply a true clear that will protect from weather but allows the wood to gra...

Yes you need to remove the old stain so the new stain can properly work. Shoot for 95-100% removal for best results. Use a deck stain stripper and...