To Stain or Not to Stain: Protecting Rough Cut Cedar in Southern Ontario

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We live in southern Ontario and soon We will be building a back porch. The main frame will be exposed and constructed of 8”x 8” rough cut Southern Ontario cedar. My question is should I stain it or not and why.

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Answer 1 · 2021-02-20T20:12:24+00:00

It is strictly up to you. If you stain you will have to keep up on the maintenance probably every other year being so exposed. Either way apply a good coat of Shell Guard borate. Call 800-564-2987 for help and materials.

To Stain or Not to Stain: Protecting Rough Cut Cedar in Southern Ontario

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