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I have a small front deck that’s green treated timber, that’s now a year old and presumably dry. I’m stripping my back deck as we speak and will be needing to put a protective finish on it as well when it’s completed and dry.
What’s recommended for noob DIY finisher? What’s the (quick) difference between an oil and a stain?
And does the joist tape work as advertised?
Yes, putting grace vycor tape on top of the joists protects them. It is a vapor barrier that also self seals around screws so water doesn't seep into joists causing rot/damage.
Last edited by THCDDM4; 05-24-20 at 22:32.
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