How to protect painted deck?

[dreeped]

One end of our deck is rotting and we plan on replacing the timber. After we paint, is there anything we can apply to make it weatherproof? The deck is undercover but the rain enters from the side.

[dreeped]

Ok thanks. So just a clean and then oil.

Can I skip sanding the new timber post as well?

[EricL]

Hi @dreeped 

A clean with the Cabot's cleaners and make sure that the deck is totally dry before you begin oiling.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[MitchellMc]

Just to clarify, there is no need to sand the new post @dreeped.

Mitchell

[dreeped]

Okay thanks. Do I need to allow the new timber post to weather or can I stain straight onto it?

[JacobZ]

Hi @dreeped,

As it is pine, you don't need to let it weather in the same way as you would with a tannin-rich timber like merbau. 

You'll want to give it a clean and let it dry, before applying your stain, but that's about all you'll need to do.

Let me know if you have further questions.

Jacob

[dreeped]

Just an update, I prepped and clean using the Cabot products you mentioned. For the oil, I used Feast Watson Traditional Timber Oil in natural. I love the finish. I ended up putting 3 coats. As you can see, the deck gets quite wet on that end after it rains.

[JacobZ]

Nice work @dreeped, your deck has come up beautifully, and from the way the water is beading, you can tell it is functioning as intended.

Thank you for the update.

Jacob