H8tank 0 Posted July 23, 2007 Do you really need to do anything to treated lumber? Just built a deck with the treated stuff, have seen that stuff stand up for 20+ years without anything painted in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brewer 0 Posted July 23, 2007 I would let it dry for a month or so, and then apply a stain. Presure treated may last 20 years without anything done to it, but it will check, crack, warp and look like arse if you don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukon Cornelius 3 Posted July 23, 2007 let it dry then hit it with something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hugh 0ne 30 Posted July 23, 2007 I would let it dry for a month or so, and then apply a stain. Presure treated may last 20 years without anything done to it, but it will check, crack, warp and look like arse if you don't. Yep, and splinter like a beyatch, and if that happens, you'll have to sand the fokker and start over again, which is a royal pain in the arse, and real good for the lungs as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perchoutofwater 15 Posted July 23, 2007 Use redwood. It will hold up better and look better. Regardless of what type of wood you are going to use, you need to put a sealer on it. Never paint a deck, that is a maintenance nightmare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H8tank 0 Posted July 23, 2007 Sealer... can I spray it on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukon Cornelius 3 Posted July 23, 2007 Sealer... can I spray it on? yup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmarc117 0 Posted July 23, 2007 spraying works better if the decks is already down....gets places roller or brush cant reach. plus i read somewhere to use a tinted sealer instead of a clear one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H8tank 0 Posted July 23, 2007 Tinted? For what? This deak is down, and is in shade all day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H8tank 0 Posted July 23, 2007 it is better to let the wood weather for about a year before applying a new finish. http://www.wikihow.com/Seal-and-Stain-Pres...ed-Wood-Decking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perchoutofwater 15 Posted July 23, 2007 http://www.wikihow.com/Seal-and-Stain-Pres...ed-Wood-Decking What do you need us for smart ass? I still say go with redwood, It will last as long if not longer and looks much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H8tank 0 Posted July 23, 2007 I still say go with redwood, It will last as long if not longer and looks much better. I already built the damn thing sherlock holmes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aqualung 0 Posted July 23, 2007 http://www.wikihow.com/Seal-and-Stain-Pres...ed-Wood-Decking It wasn't a year but it was a good 9-10 months before I stained mine. Its lasted 12 years now without replaced any planks. I reseal every two years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perchoutofwater 15 Posted July 23, 2007 I already built the damn thing sherlock holmes. You should have stared asking questions before you built it Mr. Watson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H8tank 0 Posted July 23, 2007 You should have stared asking questions before you built it Mr. Watson. #1... Redwood sounds expensive, and I don't know where I'd get that around here. #2... This is an afterthought, I like the rugged look, hell the deck itself looks like grizzly adams built it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukon Cornelius 3 Posted July 23, 2007 #1... Redwood sounds expensive, and I don't know where I'd get that around here. #2... This is an afterthought, I like the rugged look, hell the deck itself looks like grizzly adams built it. polar and jack pine will rot very fast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiegie 18 Posted July 23, 2007 You should have stared asking questions before you built it Mr. Watson. Perch made me chuckle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Holy Roller 3 Posted July 23, 2007 let it dry then hit it with mangoo That may be appropriate in some locals but probably not in Homolahoma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T_bone65 53 Posted July 23, 2007 We just weatherproofed our fence 3 weeks ago and it was put up last summer. They said to wait at least 6 months after it was put up We just used a clear weatherproofer on it and it looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicCEO 4 Posted July 24, 2007 I would rip it up and start again with redwood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brewer 0 Posted July 24, 2007 I would rip it up and start again with redwood. I would leave the deck and move the trailer.; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Dick 478 Posted July 24, 2007 I would leave the deck and move the trailer.; You can't. The deck is holding up the trailer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil_gop_liars 3 Posted July 24, 2007 Shouldn't you be making your deck out of pallets, cinder blocks and old milk crates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max 0 Posted July 24, 2007 Sealer... can I spray it on? You can Spray it. I just rebuild my deck. I was going to spray the sealer on but my neighbor said that if you spray it on it will not last as long as putting it on with a cloth pad. I just sealed the deck using the cloth pad and it turned out very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aqualung 0 Posted July 24, 2007 You can Spray it. I just rebuild my deck. I was going to spray the sealer on but my neighbor said that if you spray it on it will not last as long as putting it on with a cloth pad. I just sealed the deck using the cloth pad and it turned out very well. I bought a sprayer when I first put mine up. If there's the least bit of wind it a terrible experience, the stain is so thin it doesn't take much for it to go back in your face. I used it about 15 minutes then put it back in the box and used the brush. The sprayer been in the cellar for the last 12 or so years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites