What are the advantages of sealing a deck?
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If you want your deck to last as long as possible and retain its natural beauty, consider adding a sealer to it. From protecting your wood to enhancing its grain, here are the main benefits of adding a sealer to your deck:
- Wood decks usually need only one to two coats of sealer.
- Sealing gives wood a beautiful, natural finish.
- Sealers enhance the wood’s natural grain and beauty.
- It’s possible to apply paint on top of sealers.
- Sealers protect wood from water and rot.