Beth n Rod

Here's another deck we just finished.... Semi-Cedar and Cedar Toner blend.... Beth :cup: :sunshine: :cup:

What he said.... :sunshine: But I'll add that sap will run from newer wood (PT) when newly washed as well. Have also seen it on cedar but it doesn't show as often....when the lumber is milled also plays into it. Beth :cup: :cup:

Since this industry in particular is so obscure in it's scope of work, there is much to be overlooked. Aside from general business knowledge, there is a learning curve that is hard to anticipate unless you have someone to guide you. I think BBS's such as TGS and others help quite a bit but nothing beats one-on-one learning from someone who has experience and gotten it right. Rod!~

That's an easy strip and seal. No need for a new fence. Beth

WHAT isn't VOC compliant? Beth

Then what are you using this year? Beth

Nice photo!! Beth

Do you have a link or online wood source to verify that? I am familiar with the newer treatments, but that is one I have not heard of. Or is it a component in one of the treatments? It would explain alot, that's for sure. Beth

The post-cca lumbers, Ca-B, ACQ etc.. etc... look a whole lot different in a shorter period of time than species lumber does. I have noticed that over the past few years. Beth

Alkyds are the most popular of the drying oils, and come in a number of flavors.... the term may not be 100% interchangeable, but in many cases it is. Ask Jake. Beth

They are related. Long oil linseed alkyd..... and yes, WT did. Beth

http://www.sinoma-cnmiec.cn/bookpic/200812229392559022.pdf Interesting link! Beth

Super Cedar does lighten when dry. Ours went from being similar to Sikkens Natural, to a nice even light gold. I will say this....that blackening you are all talking about shows up regardless of if it is cedar or PT or whatever. I am not convinced it is the wood itself, I am not certain that trans-oxide pigment would do that either. However, I do believe it is a alkyd (or resin) residual, every deck we have seen with this problem, regardless of the finish has been an oil. You can sand it out. It will only go as deep as the penetration allows, but that is perhaps a larger task than customer might pay. WT had linseed oil - many do. Linseed is food for mildew. It can blacken and go quite deep. Hope this helps. Beth p.s. had the problem on our own deck from WT - sanded it back, applied AC Super Ceadr, and it is wonderful!!!! No more blackening.

Yes. But the point is, it goes on like a semi-trans, not a semi-solid even though it has a high solids content. What some people do not realize is that your resin counts as a solid, not just your pigment. You can have a high solid content product that is not too heavily pigmented. Beth

Doesn't hide the wood at all. It's on our deck. Reminds me othe the WT look back when WT was a new product. Faboo! Beth

Have a homeowner with an ipe deck looking for an experienced contractor who is familiar with ipe. Contact me via PM or phone for the lead info. Beth

Must be nice to have that kind of time, I don't anymore, too busy trying to keep up with the weather. I like tinkering myself, kinda miss it. Rod!~

What were you putting down Ken? Beth

After we bough it, found it was not WTW friendly. WTW gummed it up. May work well with RS since it is non-drying. Broke on like the second use. They sent us a new part. Tried it again, then put it aside. Have heard things about other types of brushes, and we love our airless sprayers. Beth

Yeah Rick, thought you knew about that one! It's been out for a number of years now. We used to have one... Rod!~

Looks great!!! Beth

It must have been taken on a Monday. :lol: Rick shaved. :lol: Beth

Haven't had the pleasure of meeting her yet, she must be a nice person to put up with your shenanigans though. (Rod left to get his broom!) I'll second Kens suggestion. Rod!~

Semi-cedar blended with Cedar Toner. I can ask Rod the ratio if you like. Beth

Here's an ipe deck we sealed with Armstrong Clark Semi-Cedar and Cedar Toner blend. 1st shot sealed, 2nd shot sealed, 3rd shot was a wash shot I believe.... Enjoy! Beth