Sealing the Cracks

Well, refinishing a deck really blows. If you recall, I was merely staining a deck, but sometimes plans change after you finish powerwashing. So, six weeks after I started, I’m done.

Before:

After:

I realize this isn’t the best picture, and that there are fall leaves in the shot. I honestly swept the deck before taking this picture, but a big gust of wind blew more leaves off the roof when I went in the house for the camera. But, I think you can see that what was once gray is now red and dark red. I’m not pleased with how weathering looks under stain, so we’ll probably just paint it red eventually (painting providing more coverage than staining, but it doesn’t allow the wood to show through).

Home improvement projects never, ever end. But at least the deck repels water now, and beautifully so! I’ll feel better about watching the snow pile up this year…

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