1. Maybe but it will look better if stained. Just let them know it will need another application in 12-24 months. 2. Wood filler does not work well ...

Thanks for the insight. I have a series of new questions and now I'm beginning to wonder if this venture is viable. As for the wood, I'm buying rough ...

Neither of those companies want you to stain new smooth wood right away. TWP wants 4-12 months and Armstrong suggests 3 months. Both suggesting preppi...

TWP 100 Series for this fence.

Looks good!

One last picture - it rained shortly (5 hours) after doing the stain (predictions are never good) and the water beaded-up like it didn't belong there....

Option B it is. Thanks, Rolf

Go with the B. It will be fine and Penofin is easy to remove next year.