Pressure treated wood will not rot, but it will cup, warp, split and splinter if it is not sealed so water will not absorb and then evaporate in a number of cycles

A film forming coating is a product that does not penetrate into the wood completely. A product that does not penetrate can result in premature peeling and or flaking. All of our wood deck stains will penetrate into the wood when applied properly. See similar questions...

I prefer to use a large brush or a mop. You want to get large amounts of Stain Solver liquid on the deck surface. Hand pump sprayers often apply too little solution to the surface. If you must use a sprayer, make sure the product has dissolved completely or you will clog the nozzle! Also, be sure you spray on lots of liquid. See similar questions...

Crystal Clear sealers will not filter out UV rays for very long or at all. A transparent tinted sealer acts like sunglasses for your wood, filtering the UV rays and prolonging discoloration. You can use a clear sealer but it will gray very quickly. See similar questions...

All of our products are high end. Certain products will do better then others depending on your particular environment or type of wood that you have. If you came to our store looking for a certain brand name then we would suggest sticking with that. Please email us if you have any questions and we will be more then happy to suggest a certain brand depending on your situation. See similar questions...

Yes, provided the previous finish has sufficiently weathered to allow penetration of UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood. For best results, clean the surface with Wood & Deck Cleaner, or sand to a new surface. See similar questions...

You should certainly protect your deck from unnecessary moisture intrusion and the harmful effects of the sun's ultra-violet rays. Use of a penetrating stain, containing water repellant ingredients in most cases will protect your deck best. The pigment in the stain will absorb the ultra-violet rays from the sun and protect the wood fibers from degradation. In most cases a stain will need maintenance every 2-4 years while clear sealers require maintenance every 1-2 years. See similar questions...

New pressure treated lumber should weather six to eight weeks minimum before applying UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood. The wood needs to weather sufficiently to allow the pores to open up to accept the stain. Failure to do so will cause premature failure and possible surface sheen problems. See similar questions...

On a horizontal surface, Penofin may be expected to perform for an average of 9-18 months and 3-5 years on a vertical surface. The time will vary depending on the percentage of sunlight, weather, etc... Yes. All Penofin wood finish colors contain the same ingredients, just different amounts of colored pigments. However, you will not be able to make the surface lighter by applying a lighter shade. As always, you should test a small area before use. See similar questions...

No, "New Wood Defender" is recommended on pressure treated wood, as well as Cedar and Redwood during the first year of weathering. Wood Defender is a latex based product used to stabilize new exterior wood. This product is treated with fungicide to prevent the growth of mildew. See similar questions...

Wood is a plentiful and economic building material that comes from a renewable resource. However, untreated wood is subject to attack by insects, micro-organisms, and decay by fungi. To ensure structural soundness and long service life, wood must be protected from its natural predators. This is especially important in hot and humid climates or wherever wood comes into contact with ground or water, since wood is subject to decay and attack. See similar questions...

All Penofin wood finish colors can be used on any type of wood. However, Chestnut, and Sable blend out the green the best in new pressure-treated lumber and give it a natural wood tone. See similar questions...

We do not make our products in pressure treated wood as it tends to crack and warp, due to the extra moisture content often present after the pressure treating process. There are a couple of good alternatives: Cellular PVC and Cypress. Please see Wood Choices to research these options. See similar questions...

In a word, NO. PT wood is used for it's resistance to insects and decay, but it gets these properties through the use of modern science. It contains arsenic as well as insecticides, fungicides and solvents. When burned these are released into the air in the smoke. It is not fit for man nor beast! See similar questions...

First, it is important to remember that pressure-treated wood is not a pesticide, is not a hazardous product, and has not been listed as hazardous waste. It is completely proper and legal to send treated wood to a landfill. However, due to the growing shortage of landfill space, many industrial users are selecting recycling of treated wood as their disposal option. There is a growing movement to "manage" the disposal of treated wood. See similar questions...

Yes you can get a clear sealer; unfortunately clear sealers do not have good UV protection qualities built into them. The wood will continue to gray at a slower rate. A better option is to apply a semi-transparent stain which would give you the added UV protection that comes from a tinted sealer. (the darker the tint, the more pigments what in turns gives more protection) See similar questions...

No. Pressure-treated lumber has a number of characteristics which render it unsuitable for use with the Sukkah Project Kits. The period of exposure to the elements is brief, and does not require pressure-treated wood. Applying an initial coat of water sealant or paint to standard lumber will increase weather resistance, but is not essential. See similar questions...

UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood is a penetrating wood stain and oil finish that beautifies and protects exterior pressure treated lumber, providing a natural appearance. It is ideal for use on ACQ, CCA, Copper Azole and other types of treated lumber, and comes in a variety of tones and semi-transparent colors. UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood contains fungicides and UV absorbers of the highest quality. See similar questions...

No. SaferWood products never need to be re-treated. The unique formula we use during processing at our facility is thermally cured in dry kilns. Upon reaching the right temperature, the treatment material is bonded to the wood and thereafter is no longer water-soluble. See similar questions...

The clear sealer is consumer reports favored product: Olympic Maximum ultra violet blocking wood sealer. Cedar tone. Click here for more information. When we stain a pergola we use Cabot's Problem solver, stain blocking, oil based primer and Cabot's latex double white stain. quot;Thanks Max. I'm glad you like the photos. We enjoyed working with you and your company even though it was long distance! We absolutely love our new outside room and so do neighbors walking by. See similar questions...