Q: Can I stain or seal my pressure treated deck right away, and how will weathering affect my deck?10/15/2013
A: We recommend using the "cup-of-water" test before staining. Take a cup of water and pour it onto the treated lumber in several places. If the water is absorbed and doesn't bead up, the lumber is ready for sealing, painting or staining. In general, as wood is exposed to environmental elements, it will begin to fade, split and crack especially if it is left untreated. The extent of fading depends on the type of wood, the temperature, the frequency and type of environmental exposure and time. Cedar, Redwood, Exotic Hardwoods and Southern Yellow Pine left untreated, will weather to varying shades distinguished silvery grey.
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