Soon, a ceder gazebo will surround an hot tub here on my property. I THINK I want to protect it from the elements. I have seen articles saying you can use paper towels to paint various finishing products on. So, now the question. What are my options? I want something that will protec the finish .. inside and out .. and, once done, require minimal maintenance. I guess if I simply leave it alone, it will eventually gray-up and provide it’s own protection .. just not sure what to do this this guy.
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Camtoo
When finishing the exterior cedar siding of my barn, I always follow the KISS method.Keep it simple.
Cover any plants, hot tub, etc with plastic. Next if there is any major discoloring I don't like, I'll use a mixture of TSP, a little bleach and water. I'll apply this with a garden sprayer and then hose off the residue.
After thorough drying I again reach for a garden sprayer although this one I keep dedicated for this task. I'll use a good quality clear oil with a fungiside. When pouring it in the container I run it through a strainer. This way I'm not stopping halfway through to clean a clogged nozzle.
Pump up the sprayer and apply a thin coat to all surfaces. It will smell for a while when it's curing so don't paln a babacue for the same day.
I've done this to my barn every spring for the past six years. It's easy and quick.Be sure and run some mineral spirits through the sprayer afterwards.
Peter Gedrys
That was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
Sincerely and with kindest regards,
Cam Galbreath
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