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Cedar Deck and Siding

Many people ask: I had my deck restrained about a 1 year ago and it’s already fading why? There is a couple reasons, first depending on the stain used and condition of deck. Most stain manufactures will tell you that a deck should be restained every 12 to16 months due to the harsh conditions a deck endures sun, rain, snow, foot traffic. It also depends on the type of stain. Transparent stain has no real pigment and allows the natural color of the wood to show through but are least durable. Semi-transparent stains have more pigment and put a slight color change on your deck but still allows the wood grain to show through most have UV protection and considered a sealer- stain these may last slightly longer. Solid color stains are the closet to paint like the name implies they have solid pigment color that will cover your wood like paint. Like paint you have many colors to choose from. Solid color stains will hold up the longest for apparent reasons but you’ll lose the natural beauty of you deck. All stain manufactures offer their products in both oil and latex and over the last few years continue to improve there product to last longer. One thing to note most cases your deck should be striped and power washed before re-staining. Striping products can be bought at all paint stores and many have power washer to rent.