Staining/Sealing a Deck

[beachbums624]

Originally Posted by Rasputin_Vol

Probably too late, but how long should I wait to stain a new deck? I've heard conflicting opinions. Anywhere from 1 year to 1 season (3 months).

All wood deck boards will first swell and then start shrinking . It does not matter the "grade " of the wood . I would give it at least a month of exposure . then do whatever you want . But in any case after it swells and before it starts to shrink . Check the gaps between the decking , you can see it happen over time .

[Rasputin_Vol]

Originally Posted by beachbums624

All wood deck boards will first swell and then start shrinking . It does not matter the "grade " of the wood . I would give it at least a month of exposure . then do whatever you want . But in any case after it swells and before it starts to shrink . Check the gaps between the decking , you can see it happen over time .

[beachbums624]

Sorry ras This is just what i do for a living . You asked .

[vol_in_ar]

I would second the Cabot stain reco earlier.
We used it in PA, and both houses in Wisconsin, we would also clean the deck first with a treatment/cleaner, and spray with a hose...Then stain the next day..
Can't comment on the pressure washer, never had one