Originally Posted by buckeyeshooter1

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If you really want to do the deck and do not want to worry about moisture you can use Cabot SPF. Its transparent and will last about 2 years-- however, it is a waterbourne product designed to be put on wet wood. You use SPF cleaner first, then the SPF. The deck must be wet to apply this product. The moisture allows for the stain to penetrate deeply and displaces the water via osmosis. Then the next restain you can use a heavier pigmented product for longer life.