"FenderAxe" wrote in message
He says I should not stain my new cedar deck unless for some reason I want
it to be a different color.

I was under the impression that deck stain was pretty much required to
protect the wood from bacteria, fungus, water damage, and mold.

He says no.


He's right. Cedar has built in protection. That's why you use cedar,
redwood, mahogany, ipe or teak. I'd preserve the natural color with
Penofin oil though. Put a coat on every few years.