Jr. wrote:
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.

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

http://www.onetimewood.com/

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

good luck.