What would you use

[Jr.]

to seal a wood deck for the first time. Once the rain stops and my deck dries out I need to apply some sort of preservative. Thanks

P.S. I hear Thompson's is NOT the one to use.

[Art]

Consumer Reports just rated them. Check it out at the library.

[Roemax]

[moncho]

If money is not an option, use One Time Wood.

You will pay out the whazoo, but it will only have to be done once every seven years.

good luck.

[ransley]

Consumer reports has ongoing tests of all stains, its worth subscribing online. Regular thompsons they stopped testing, I believe, because it was so bad. Cabots is always good