Cabot's SPF

[PatrickM 14]

Just got back from a seminar given by a Cabot's rep on their products. He made a strong case for their SPF acrylic and claims it to be a better product for decks than Cabot's Australian Timber Oil (which I know is a favorite of many of you). Wet application, wash and stain in the same day, lasts longer, easier to maintain...

It all sounds great but I know many of you don't like acrylics. So what didn't he tell us and does anyone have evperience with this product.

Patrick

[Kevin H. 14]

Rod,

Good points. Understanding products and assesing each project is important. To say that a product is wrong for every project everywhere is a pretty broad stroke. That is why when I work with contractors throughout my area, we try to go over different projects and processes that may be suitable for that certain situation. Sometimes the answer may be an oil and sometimes it may be an acrylic. Sometimes it may be a clear and sometimes it may be a solid.

Just like Dean Faber said in the classic movie Animal House - "Knowledge is Power".

Thanks,

Kevin

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Kevin,

Would you install an acrylic with confidence in a Northern state such as say....Maine...on a ground level deck with less than 2 feet of clearance in full sun?

Where would you install it? Knowing that it will eventually fail, as ALL products do, where would you install it?

Beth