Mr. Cameron, I had a pressure treated wood deck built this past May. I have not had the deck sealed as of yet due to changes in weather condition. Now that winter is upon us, would it be a problem to wait until the beginning of spring to have this deck sealed?
Answered By: K. Bruce Cameron
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Hello,
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