On Sat, 26 May 2007 22:05:55 +0000, Edwin Pawlowski wrote:

"FH" wrote in message
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if i use cedar, what kind of protection should i put on it (from the rain
and direct sun light)?

None is really needed, but thee are oils that will help keep it from turning
gray in the sun, such as Penofin. The UV inhibitors in Penofin help keep the
color as well as the oils preserving the wood. Cedar has natural defenses
against the weather too.

I built with cedar, but I can not seem to find the Penofin to put on it...
No matter how I search. Is this a brand name or an actual oil? I did
see some once, but i could not tell if it was safe for kids or not.


If you use treated wood, I think you have to paint over it before its safe
for kids to be on, and even then I am not entirely sure.