New Decking

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I have just laid new decking boards (green) went to buy decking stain at b&q and the chap said to leave them up painted for a year?


Any ideas f this is old school or based on fact..

If so, any recommendations for good quality lasting treatment and stain.

Thanks

tony6403

It depends on the moisture content of the decking.
I doubt that it is "green" in the sense that it has not been dried to some extent or pressure treated.
At this time of year I would leave it for a month.
Ronseal , Rustins and Cuprinol all make good products for treating decking.

cyclonebri1

The reason some say leave it a year is that the timber will open up and likely split, certainly the grain will lift. Don't sand this off, it gives a better entry/key for the finish.

Secondly don't go to been and queued for the finish, get a decent product. Sikkens or similar will do a decent alternative.