mike wrote:
We're building a wooden canopy and the redwood we bought for the
supports feels kind of "moist". Can we prime and paint it, or do we
need to somehow dry it out first? We won't do that. How about a special
primer that works with "moist" pressure treated redwood?

Anybody with experience with this?

Mike

I have never heard of pressure treated red wood. i suspect you just got
a wet batch and its just water. Let it dry for a couple of months.

When finishing it DO NOT use paint. If you want a color then use a solid
color stain. Here is one good brand.
http://www.nam.sikkens.com/product.c...egory=exterior
Also Cabots is popular, probably cheaper and easier to find than
Sikkens. No sure about its quality though.

If you want only a hint of color get semi-transparent.