You could go with a semi-trans color here. Let sit for a couple of weeks and then clean and brighten for the prep.

1. Only semi-transparents in TWP. 2. VOC restrictions for certain states.

1. Only semi-solids in TWP. 2. VOC restrictions for certain states.

I do not think an oil based stain will harm the roof but it depends on what the stain manufacturers say. Not really. Both oil and water can be good if...

Thanks for the reply and great news about defy driftwood gray. I did not see this as a color choice when looking at their product. Am I right however ...

It will most likely need to be stripped off and removed. You should also switch brands as the Behr can peel, especially in cold weather states like NY...

Defy would be a good choice for this and it does come in a Driftwood Gray color. You could also use their Clear and allow it to gray naturally. You ca...

This product cannot be stripped. It must be sanded off. Brighten the wood after the sanding. When done, use a penetrating stain so it does not peel. A...

The only thing that seems to help reduce heat are lighter colored semi-transparent stains.