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Question:

Just want to start by saying I love your radio program. I listen to it on 650NTR out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

We built a new house in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan last Summer with a pressure treated deck. This weekend I'm building a fence with all of the lumber being pressure treated. (I like the stuff!) My question is do I need to treat it with anything or can I just leave it as is? I have been told you don't have to stain it but after a year you should put on a water seal product. Is this true or can I just leave it as-is? The less maintenance the better!

Answer:

Treating it with anything will not add to its longevity but I know of people who treat PT lumber to discourage it from cracking and splintering. I've never treated anything I've done with it and it seems to be lasting quite well.

Answered By: Ren Molnar

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