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b_b · 4090 days ago · link · · parent · post: What do you feel like you should know or know better at this point in your life?
They probably used some kind of pressure treated wood to begin with, perhaps not for the planks (it doesn't look as good as other options, cedar for example), but definitely for the structural wood. You can just stain the deck surface. That's what's exposed to the elements most. Every other year, power washing and staining is probably a good idea to extend the life as much as possible (although people who are very particular do it every year up here where the winters can suck balls). Staining a deck is just like painting, which anyone who has the slightest amount of patience should be able to do.