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My neighbor's comment about my fence stain made me stop and look
He said, 'You know, that cedar will silver on its own if you just let it be.' I'd spent $120 on stain and a whole weekend applying it, but now I'm wondering if I should have just let nature handle it. Anyone ever skip the stain and just let wood age naturally?
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cole54916d ago
That weathered gray look is nice, but it's not for everyone. My cedar fence would look patchy and dirty without stain, especially in the shady spots. The stain also protects the wood from splitting and rotting faster. A good coat buys you years before you need to replace boards. Don't you want it to last longer?
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ryanm6016d agoTop Commenter
Yeah, the shady spots are the worst for that patchy look, you're totally right. I tried leaving part of my deck unstained one year and the shaded side looked awful while the sunny part turned gray evenly. The protection part is huge too, it's not just about looks. Replacing boards is such a pain, so a stain job is worth it just to avoid that hassle for a few more years.
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karencampbell16d ago
Totally agree about the shady spots, they're a real pain. I ended up using a solid color stain on my own deck last summer because the patchy look was driving me crazy. It evened everything out and the wood still feels protected, which is the main thing. Honestly, it was a weekend of work but so worth it for the peace of mind.
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