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Default Exterior Stain or Paint?

On 8/2/2017 10:50 AM, Stormin' Norman wrote:
Anyone have first hand, personal experience with the desirability of
exterior stain versus paint? My primary concern is maximum protection
from the sun.

My inclination is to think that paint would have to be superior, but,
there are a lot of variables to consider.

Thoughts?


Depends on what in particular you are protecting. Window trim is
painted. I'd never use paint on a deck. On some of my wood furniture
made from cypress, Spanish oak and mahogany, I use Penofin oil