Adding stain will enhance and preserve wood’s allure by deepening or changing its color and highlighting or concealing the grain and texture while providing a protective barrier from:

• Rain – water penetrates into wood fibers leading to warping, swelling and cracking

• Sun – Sun can dry and discolor wood, causing it to crack, split and turn gray

• Mildew stains – mold, mildew and algae stains are unsightly and detract from the beauty of wood

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Pittsburgh Paints & Stains^® offers a complete line of products formulated to protect any wood type against rain, sun and mildew stain for a beautiful, long-lasting finish at any budget.

New Wood – brand new wood needs to be protected and sealed immediately.

Pressure-treated wood – Even pressure-treated wood needs protection again rot and the harmful effects of weather, such as water absorption, which can cause splitting, cracking, or warping.

Cedar and Redwood – High-quality woods like redwood and cedar are still susceptible to the harmful effects of weather and also require protection from fading, splitting and warping. These types of wood also require a mildew resistant finish to keep them looking beautiful.

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