EXTERIOR GRADE WOOD STAINS

@dadpad,

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something for decking might be suitable.

That was my first (less than expert in these things) thought, farmer. (Just having done mine recently.)
But then, you already know all about decking stains.
I recall you advised me about them a while ago.
Anyway, I'd go for something that's "sympathetic" to the natural colour of the wood.
I'm thinking you're probably thinking along the same lines ...
Good luck, anyway!

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@msolga,

Im confused with all these brands and chemistries. YAGGH

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I used Thompson's Stain and Water Seal on a natural redwood bench and planter boxes we had built last year. They held up well in the hot summer and freezing winter we had. Will probably need another coat this year though.

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@farmerman,

Only two choices as far as i can see.
water based or oil based.

If you are prepared to respray every year so go for water based. if not.. oil based.

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@dadpad,

theres a couple of deep pene trating polymers that have a set up time like a two p;art glue (they use a ketone kicker which will knock me out). I dont know anything about these but they use something like this on the PA Farm Show buildings external wood sheathing , Thats only been on for about 3 years so I dont know about any track record.

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@farmerman,

I did wonder about resin based "paints". dont know anything about them though or even if they're available.

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@dadpad,

The only thing I dont want is a bigass barn door that looks like decoupage.

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@farmerman,

Check this page out.... sounds goofy at first, but it makes sense.

http://www.hares.net/boat/waterproofing.htm

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@Butrflynet,

your right it does sound too good to be true

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Waterproofing Wood
Best solution for waterproofing wood - Free recipe
Do it yourself waterproofing wood solution that is practically free.

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@dadpad,

He gives the list of ingredients and ratios further down the page.

Also talks about what sounds like the chemistry behind it.

As an example, here's one of the steps:

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Start with a small amount of resin (depending on project size) and thin it down with 4 to 6 parts acetone until it's almost like thick water. This is the secret, because the acetone will soak deep into every one of the most microscopic pores and fibers of the wood or other material. It really soaks in, carrying the resin with it. It's application is so light and thin, that it tolerates wood flexing without problem. It becomes an integral part of the wood or concrete and it will not crack or separate.

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@farmerman,

How do the chickens do in SNOW ?

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@Butrflynet,

Sounds interesting. SOme of those old mahogany lake boats like we see up in NY state are years old and they have those poly resin paints. I just dont want a real high gloss on my doors.

Ill have to check around at a good paint store.

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Yes Dave ,chickens DO survive in the snow. They raise chickens in Maine . You need to get out and about more.

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@Joeblow,

Lifetime Wood Treatment.

http://valhalco.com/where.htm

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@farmerman,

farmerman wrote:

Sounds interesting. SOme of those old mahogany lake boats like we see up in NY state are years old and they have those poly resin paints. I just dont want a real high gloss on my doors.

Ill have to check around at a good paint store.

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Yes Dave, chickens DO survive in the snow. They raise chickens in Maine. You need to get out and about more.

U want me to go to Maine ?

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@OmSigDAVID,

There's awesome good food in Maine. Follow your belly, Dave, follow your belly.

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@ehBeth,

Dave just needs to confirm that chickens live in Maine. HE wont take my word for it. I realize that these are important areas of evidence but still, having to confirm my personal knowledge of chickens and their existence above Latitude 43 makes me feel so mistrusted.

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@farmerman,

farmerman wrote:

Dave just needs to confirm that chickens live in Maine. HE wont take my word for it.
I realize that these are important areas of evidence but still, having to confirm my personal knowledge
of chickens and their existence above Latitude 43 makes me feel so mistrusted.

Well, u were so reticent & recalcitrant qua telling me how chickons do in snow
that I figured u were HIDING something. I guess that was it, about Maine.

I m still wondering how thay do when it hits 2O F. below zero
(we 've had that in NY), or the snow rises above their heads.
I had some in Arizona, but we had no snow.

David

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@ehBeth,

ehBeth wrote:

There's awesome good food in Maine. Follow your belly, Dave, follow your belly.

Thanx for the information, Beth.
I did not know. If I can get the strength up, I 'll go.

I 've been remembering how terrific the food was in New Orleans.
I was there for a convention a few years ago.

David

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@OmSigDAVID,

consider the various wild bird breeds that lib=ve in very cold lands like N Quebec(ptarmigan, jays, ravens etc etc). hickens do alright in cold weather as long as they have protection from wind and running water. Chicken coops work just fine.

Friends of ours live at the foot of Mt Katahdin in MAine and they have a flock of about 50 to 75 chickens(its always varying based upon food needs of the owners). They eat the cockerels and raise some hens for eggs. The birds have a wooden coop that cuts the wind down and keeps the coyotes and wildcats from killing them.

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@farmerman,

farmerman wrote:

consider the various wild bird breeds that lib=ve in very cold lands like N Quebec(ptarmigan, jays, ravens etc etc).

I have wondered about that,
when it gets painfully cold outside.

farmerman wrote:

hickens do alright in cold weather as long as they have protection from wind and running water. Chicken coops work just fine.

Friends of ours live at the foot of Mt Katahdin in MAine and they have a flock of about 50 to 75 chickens(its always varying based upon food needs of the owners). They eat the cockerels and raise some hens for eggs. The birds have a wooden coop that cuts the wind down and keeps the coyotes and wildcats from killing them.

Is the coop heated ?

I 'm surprized that the wildcats respect the property rights
(no tresspassing) qua the coop.

David

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