ALIS oils can be applied on any type of wood and are specially formulated for exterior use.
3 thoughts on “Livos decking oil”
I have a 400 sq feet deck constructed with cedar planking. It’s about 25 years old and has naturally greyed and still in super shape; doesn’t require any repairs. Provides a wonderful ‘fresh wet cedar smell’ during any rains. I shovel the snow off it every winter. So I have no reason to treat it differently now. HOWEVER, occasionally the thought is there to consider a different look. So the questions: will this wood treatment require occasional reapplication? Will it alter any cedar’s natural ability to endure weather conditions? Is it better to leave the cedar in its natural state? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it?
Would you apply this oil to pressure treated deck wood. And if so how long after the deck has been installed should it be allowed to weather before being oiled.
I would Walter. PT lumber protects against decay and termite attack, adding a topcoat will extend your deck’s life. I’d apply the oil right away – just be sure the wood has less than 18% moisture content. If it’s been installed over the past month or so and there hasn’t been any rain in your area you should be good to go.
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I have a 400 sq feet deck constructed with cedar planking. It’s about 25 years old and has naturally greyed and still in super shape; doesn’t require any repairs. Provides a wonderful ‘fresh wet cedar smell’ during any rains. I shovel the snow off it every winter. So I have no reason to treat it differently now. HOWEVER, occasionally the thought is there to consider a different look. So the questions: will this wood treatment require occasional reapplication? Will it alter any cedar’s natural ability to endure weather conditions? Is it better to leave the cedar in its natural state? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it?
Would you apply this oil to pressure treated deck wood. And if so how long after the deck has been installed should it be allowed to weather before being oiled.
I would Walter. PT lumber protects against decay and termite attack, adding a topcoat will extend your deck’s life. I’d apply the oil right away – just be sure the wood has less than 18% moisture content. If it’s been installed over the past month or so and there hasn’t been any rain in your area you should be good to go.