Alan, please share with the world all of the things you give away for free to the world. Can you post the URL where I can get some of your free stuff? 99.9999% of my knowledge I do give away for FREE on my website. Isn't that enough to fit into your Socialist model that you talk about but don't preach? Do you work for FREE? If not, why? Why would you expect me to work for free?
I am having a deck with PT wood built. They tell me to wait 1 year before I stain it. But it has cracks in it already. should I stain the deck now or wait, and what type of stain do you recommend? Please tell me asap, Thank you
Tim you have a video showing what you say it's the best stain according to your test. But in your video you say the stained piece of wood was left in your garage for two years, what kind of test is that from my understanding all wood are exposed to rain and sunlight
If you were tasked with determining the amount of color fade and UV damage to a deck stain, outdoor furniture fabric, house paint, etc., how would you do that? How could you measure what the object looked like the day it was stained vs what it looks like 2,3, or 5 years later having been in the sun?
what if its already cracked ? i had new 6x6 posts put under my carport and they have visible vertical cracks. installer just said that happens thats its okay as its not right thru, but i want to prevent further damage. is there a stain sealer i can use? would that help ? im im Canada so we deal with quite abit of temperature and moisture changes
Hello sir! My husband just built steps with treated 2x12’s. Because of weather we haven’t been able to stain/seal it yet. A few days ago we noticed significant cracks on 3 of the steps. It rained and they were gone. Is there something we should put in the cracks once it dries again before we put on the stain/sealer? We’re doing it this weekend but I don’t want the cracks to come back AFTER it’s stained. These were only installed a month ago! We can’t believe what we’re seeing. Thanks for your help
Lisa, re-watch the video to understand what's happening. I offer phone coaching as it's far too much to type to tell you all you need to know: shop.askthebuilder.com/consult-tim/
I have a wood deck that is 3 days old and already have 6 deck boards starting to split. Yet the deck builder says to wait a year to seal the deck. At this rate I will be replacing the boards in year. Why is lumber in the USA horrible? My dad said in the 70 and 80’s wood was much better and pressure treatment back then would last 20 yrs easily. So now the question.. do I seal immediately or should this wood be going back to the lumber retailer?
It's ALWAYS BEST for you to go to my website first for the answers. I have a TON of stuff there about *deck maintenance*, when you're supposed to seal the wood, what sealer to use, and WHY the lumber is cracking and the old lumber didn't. Go here: www.AsktheBuilder.com
Hey, watched your video. Went to the description but my device is not allowing me to go to the link so therefore I'm not able to see what sealer you used on your deck. Is this product good for wood fences as well? I'm in Florida and I had a board on board fence installed about 9 months ago and now the posts and pickets are splitting like crazy.
Mary, I'm about to record a video showing a two-year REAL test of an amazing sealer. You'll discover the name then. I'll have it ready in about two weeks. It will NOT be loaded to TH-cam. You'll have to purchase this review video. Sign up for my FREE newsletter to be able to get a 50% discount as soon as I have it ready. I plan to have it for sale by April 15th the latest. Go here in the center of my homepage to sign up for the newsletter: askthebuilder.com
Tim, I had a deck built last April (2020) using pressure treated pine. After the wood passed the spoon of water absorption test, I radial sanded it and applied a heavy coat of water-based stain from Home Depot. By the end of the year, this new deck began to show signs of cracking and rippling on the surface, almost as it it was a veneer. Plus, there are black moldy spots wherever the wood is exposed to rain. I feel defeated, having worked so hard to get this right. What do you recommend?
I recommend you go to: www.AsktheBuilder.com and READ all of my past columns about deck sealers. Watch my recent Boat Dock Sealer video. I can also call you on the phone to go over your options: shop.askthebuilder.com/15-minute-phone-or-video-conversation-with-tim/
What if your pressure treated fence posts are already cracked? They are a year old, part of a cedar picket fence, 6 feet high, so the posts are a little taller than 6 feet. No one warned me about cracking, so I did not seal them. What now?
As soon as a large drop of water soaks into the spring wood within 20 seconds as you see in the video. But ALWAYS before you ever see ONE TINY check crack as you see in the video.
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Your timing is perfect. I was looking for something exactly like that. After years of wasting money on that "waxy" Thompsons, I was looking for something oil-based for my deck. I ordered the Teak Honey color. Thanks Tim!!!
Listened to this on You Tube. Did not see the Sealer you recommended. Would you please share this.Thank you.
You can find the product in this video here: shop.askthebuilder.com/deck-stain-test-results/
@@askthebuilder I did not see the product you recommended
@@askthebuilder why can't you just say what it is? I can't find it either.
Alan, please share with the world all of the things you give away for free to the world. Can you post the URL where I can get some of your free stuff? 99.9999% of my knowledge I do give away for FREE on my website. Isn't that enough to fit into your Socialist model that you talk about but don't preach? Do you work for FREE? If not, why? Why would you expect me to work for free?
Zeus, you can find it here: shop.askthebuilder.com/deck-stain-test-results/
So what is a good sealer you're talking about for pressure treated wood?
Great question. I have the exact answer you want here: shop.askthebuilder.com/cleaning-and-sealing-your-deck-ebook/
I am having a deck with PT wood built. They tell me to wait 1 year before I stain it. But it has cracks in it already. should I stain the deck now or wait, and what type of stain do you recommend? Please tell me asap, Thank you
Stain it now. Use a product that is not a film former - one made with synthetic resins.
Tim you have a video showing what you say it's the best stain according to your test. But in your video you say the stained piece of wood was left in your garage for two years, what kind of test is that from my understanding all wood are exposed to rain and sunlight
If you were tasked with determining the amount of color fade and UV damage to a deck stain, outdoor furniture fabric, house paint, etc., how would you do that? How could you measure what the object looked like the day it was stained vs what it looks like 2,3, or 5 years later having been in the sun?
what if its already cracked ? i had new 6x6 posts put under my carport and they have visible vertical cracks. installer just said that happens thats its okay as its not right thru, but i
want to prevent further damage. is there a stain sealer i can use? would that help ? im im Canada so we deal with quite abit of temperature and moisture changes
You can use any of these EXTERIOR waterproof products: amzn.to/4g2wPYv
Hello sir! My husband just built steps with treated 2x12’s. Because of weather we haven’t been able to stain/seal it yet. A few days ago we noticed significant cracks on 3 of the steps. It rained and they were gone. Is there something we should put in the cracks once it dries again before we put on the stain/sealer? We’re doing it this weekend but I don’t want the cracks to come back AFTER it’s stained. These were only installed a month ago! We can’t believe what we’re seeing. Thanks for your help
Lisa, re-watch the video to understand what's happening. I offer phone coaching as it's far too much to type to tell you all you need to know: shop.askthebuilder.com/consult-tim/
I have a wood deck that is 3 days old and already have 6 deck boards starting to split. Yet the deck builder says to wait a year to seal the deck. At this rate I will be replacing the boards in year. Why is lumber in the USA horrible? My dad said in the 70 and 80’s wood was much better and pressure treatment back then would last 20 yrs easily. So now the question.. do I seal immediately or should this wood be going back to the lumber retailer?
It's ALWAYS BEST for you to go to my website first for the answers. I have a TON of stuff there about *deck maintenance*, when you're supposed to seal the wood, what sealer to use, and WHY the lumber is cracking and the old lumber didn't. Go here: www.AsktheBuilder.com
What product is best for staining pressure treated lumber for decks?
Terrie, it's right here: shop.askthebuilder.com/deck-stain-test-results/
Hey, watched your video. Went to the description but my device is not allowing me to go to the link so therefore I'm not able to see what sealer you used on your deck. Is this product good for wood fences as well? I'm in Florida and I had a board on board fence installed about 9 months ago and now the posts and pickets are splitting like crazy.
Mary, I'm about to record a video showing a two-year REAL test of an amazing sealer. You'll discover the name then. I'll have it ready in about two weeks. It will NOT be loaded to TH-cam. You'll have to purchase this review video. Sign up for my FREE newsletter to be able to get a 50% discount as soon as I have it ready. I plan to have it for sale by April 15th the latest. Go here in the center of my homepage to sign up for the newsletter: askthebuilder.com
Can a proper paint job do as well at preventing treated lumber from cracking as a sealer can?
Paint is a film former. In almost all cases, it will peel in short order.
Tim, I had a deck built last April (2020) using pressure treated pine. After the wood passed the spoon of water absorption test, I radial sanded it and applied a heavy coat of water-based stain from Home Depot. By the end of the year, this new deck began to show signs of cracking and rippling on the surface, almost as it it was a veneer. Plus, there are black moldy spots wherever the wood is exposed to rain. I feel defeated, having worked so hard to get this right. What do you recommend?
I recommend you go to: www.AsktheBuilder.com and READ all of my past columns about deck sealers. Watch my recent Boat Dock Sealer video. I can also call you on the phone to go over your options: shop.askthebuilder.com/15-minute-phone-or-video-conversation-with-tim/
What if your pressure treated fence posts are already cracked? They are a year old, part of a cedar picket fence, 6 feet high, so the posts are a little taller than 6 feet. No one warned me about cracking, so I did not seal them. What now?
Simple. Go here, read and WATCH my video on this page. Get the sealer I used: www.askthebuilder.com/boat-dock-sealer/
Is it recommended to use both stain and a sealer or just one of the two?
I prefer sealers that are a penetrating stain and have deep color.
So how long do you need to let treated lumber dry before sealing?
As soon as a large drop of water soaks into the spring wood within 20 seconds as you see in the video. But ALWAYS before you ever see ONE TINY check crack as you see in the video.
@@askthebuilder can u paint over the wood protector
Wow, woods is has pores and is porous ! what insightful data !!
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What kind of wood protector for cracking wood
Easy. I have that at my www.AsktheBuilder.com website. Search for this video there.
@@askthebuilder why not post the product in the description instead of making us hunt for it, ugh ....
Great point. Sorry I forgot to do that. I did just add it in the description. Here it is for you: shop.askthebuilder.com/deck-stain-test-results/
Your timing is perfect. I was looking for something exactly like that. After years of wasting money on that "waxy" Thompsons, I was looking for something oil-based for my deck. I ordered the Teak Honey color. Thanks Tim!!!
Glad I could help! If you want FREE unlimited tips like this each week, subscribe to my newsletter at www.AsktheBuilder.com