Wood decking protectant question

[bobc]

Got a friend buying a house with a lot of wood deck built around the place. We were discussing the different options for protecting the wood, etc. Things such as power-washing and then coating with sealant, etc.

I have been told in the past that Thompson's Water Seal is no longer of very good quality.

Anyone have the superior solution? -thanks

[sharkhunter]

How bad a shape is it in ?

[elkbowhunter]

this

http://www.bestcovery.com/one-time-wood-sealer

guaranteed 7 years

[Pineywoods Paul]

Sikkens base coat sealant and Sikkens varnish/ top coat. Different wood styles/ colors available. The company is from Finland and offers far superior performance to anything out of USA. I have both my boat house and my weekend cabin finished with Sikkens. Ten years after first putting it down, people still stop and ask about it and comment how great it looks. Best to order online. Not cheap, but awesome!

https://www.google.com/#q=Sikkens+varnish&tbm=shop

[bobc]

Not bad. Wanting to keep it from becoming that way though.

[M16]

Sikkens base coat sealant and Sikkens varnish/ top coat. Different wood styles/ colors available. The company is from Finland and offers far superior performance to anything out of USA. I have both my boat house and my weekend cabin finished with Sikkens. Ten years after first putting it down, people still stop and ask about it and comment how great it looks. Best to order online. Not cheap, but awesome!

https://www.google.com/#q=Sikkens+varnish&tbm=shop

This.

[bobc]

Awesome! Thanks guys for the feedback.