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Shouldn’t be a allergy problem. It sounds like resin bleed and there isn’t much you can do about it.

Under a porch will be fine for a clear stain and sealer. I would recommend Lifeline clear and a couple of coats of Advanced Gloss or Satin.Under a porch will be fine for a clear stain and sealer. I would recommend Lifeline clear and a couple of coats of Advanced… Read More »Archive-6244

Under a porch will be fine for a clear stain and sealer. I would recommend Lifeline clear and a couple of coats of Advanced Gloss or Satin.

Sounds like it needs a fresh coat of clear stain applied if it is coming off with washing. If not, wash with Murphy Oil Soap. Just be aware that you will not be able to apply any stain after using Murphy’s. It would have to be sanded.

Not sure what that is, but any humidity that you can put in the house is good.

I wouldn’t mess with them. They should be fine, but if you still have concerns you should have a structural engineer look at them.

Bad roof insulation issues. Something wasn’t done right.

Call your local Serv-Pro dealer and see if they can help.

It should at least have a clear stain applied to seal it from dust and dirt.

You can leave it, but the dust will get into the wood grain over time and it can get an ugly color that only sanding will fix. I would recommend putting a couple of coats of clear stain on it just to seal it. Call Dave at 800-564-2987 for the… Read More »Archive-6260