Originally posted by Halo
So I guess I'll stick with pressure washing and repainting every two or three years. Not what I expected when the deck was built. This year I'll look at a favorite of both CR and Drediock: Cabot, specifically Solid Color 1880 latex opaque. It's expensive at $29 a gallon, but might give me a third year of wear. Hope springs eternal. [/B]
Remember I'm basing my statements on conditions up here in Jersey where the climate is about as reliable as the wind.
We can have brutal summers and winters and everything in between. So if your usually prone to milder weather in all seasons you may very well get longer life.
Alot can also depend on how you take care of it. Keeping it clean will help also. Let that pollen,leaves dirt etc stay there and it will help to hold moisture on the surface. which is of couse no good.
You dont have to be anal about it. Just keep it reasonably clean.
Cabot is an exellant choice and yes it is more expencive but its worth it in the long run. Cant expect ta get surf & turf if your only paying for fish & chips
When you go to the store tell em your a contractor and ask for the contractors discount. (which up here can be as much as $3.00 per gallon) Some stores want a buiness card as proof.
Either grub a card from one of your locals or Email me with an address And I'll snail mail you a few of mine.
Should save a couple bucks anyway.
When your done save some of it for any touch ups you may come across over the years.
Stay on top of it and you should not haveto redo the entire thing as often.
Prep it well and you should do ok.
