On 6 Jul 2006 11:53:19 -0700, "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 think the point of using redwood is that it doesn't have to be
treated to last many years. It's also attractive without being
painted. Isn't redwood more expensive that most other woods? Why did
you use it if not for the advantages that it brings?