So it sounds like we should be fine with going ahead now or doing it next season. Very helpful to know - thanks for all your guidance!

So I had another contractor take a look at the project this morning. He seemed very knowledgeable about the stripping process and agreed that the por...

This is very helpful - thanks!

He said it was going to take him 2 to 3 hours to apply the cleaner via a pressure washer to clean the porch and deck, and now he will have to use a br...

Thanks, the previous quote was for cleaning the deck and porch with a cleaner and pressure wash, and then staining. He doubled his labor quote if he w...

Do the solid and semi-transparent versions of TWP 1500 (or AC) stain match in color - e.g would Cedar look the same in both solid and semi versions, c...

Thanks again for taking a look. That helps. Is there a particular stain brand and color Or color family that you would recommend that is more suited t...

Thank you for your responses! As promised I have attached some pictures of the covered porch - the deck boards do not seem to have been stained at a...

Thank you for the response. I can post. Couple of close ups this evening of the porch area but it likely has a semi-transparent stain, since the wood...