Defy Extreme 5 Gallon

I have a brand new deck. Can I put your product on without stripping/cleaning the new deck? How long does your product last?

All new wood needs to be cleaned and brightened to prep the wood for a wood stain. Typically lasts 18-36 months on a horizontal surface and longer on verticals.

I just stained a new deck project. The wood is new red cedar. It didn't turn out as dark as I would have liked. Can I use the Defy Extreme with cedartone to darken it up a bit? I'm going to clear coat it anyway so why not use the sealer with the tint in it?

Yes using the Defy Extreme in any of the tints will enhance the color and improve the UV resistance.

I have a 500 sq ft PTL deck that is 25 years old and looks brand new. I have pressure washed it every 4 or so years and have used thompsons and Wolmans to seal it. I just pressure washed it and am waiting for it to dry thoroughly. Will your product be absorbed by the wood even after years of being sealed with other products? My biggest problem is green/black algae buildup especially in the shaded areas. What would you recommend to keep the wood as close to pine color yet protect the sun baked areas from the UV rays?

If the previous coatings are gone then yes the Defy will penetrate into the wood. If not then you will possibly have issues. Best to test by dropping some water in the deck. If it beads then you should strip off all of the old coatings. If it absorbs right away then you should be okay to stain with Defy.

The Natural Pine color would be best for lightest but with UV protection.

I have a cedar deck and a northern pine deck. I like a "pecan" color. I like to see the natural beauty of the wood, but I like alittle color also. They have been previously stained but have now been stripped. I have seen other cedar tone stains that look like orange paint when appplied. I do not want that to happen. Should I use a clear or a cedar tone as a little color still shows in the decks especially in the knots? Also should I use the extreme or the hardwood stain?

Unfortunately Defy does not make a "pecan" color. The closest would be the light walnut color which is a brownish/red.

For these decks I would suggest the Defy Extreme Stain.

What is the difference between the Defy Extreme and Defy uv-resistant with epoxy wood finish?

The Extreme contains the nano particles of zinc oxide. This gives it better UV protection.

I live in the desert southwest. We are building a deck with pressure treated wood but everyone keeps telling us it will not last because of the strong sunshine here. Will your product increase the life of our deck or should we go will Trex deck or something simular?

Sure it will prolong the life of your deck. It will need to be reapplied very 2-3 years with your high UV exposure

I just built a new redwood fence in California. I'd like to use your Extreme product but keep the general look of the redwood. Will the cedar color even out the color some and how often to respray with about 50% sun exposure?
Thank you!

I would look at the Natural Pine for the redwood fence. It will enhance the color similar to as if wet with water. One a fence your should get 4-6 years.

Where is your product shipped from and how long would it take for 10 gallon to arrive in Oregon?

Ships from Michigan and can take 4-5 business days to ship to Oregon

I just installed a new pine PTL deck and really like the color of the natural wood. Will your crystal clear sealant keep the natural wood look?

Yes but having one of the tinted colors will protect from UV graying 2-3 times longer then the clear.

from my research defy seems like a great product which i will probably be purchasing on line since I live in Canada. I just finished a cedar deck I am thinking about going clear not because i don't like a little color i am just afraid that after 2 years the light cedartone will look very much darker. Is defy extreme more resistant to this darkening over time than other oils/stains. Can you post a picture that shows how the product ages over time. Thanks

Defy does not darken in color over time. Just fades. You will get 2-3 times the UV protection if you choose a color over the clear.

This looks like a great product from all that I've read. Just wondering how necessary the second coat is for a deck that is only 6 months old? Thanks.

New wood typically only needs one coat of stain.

I'm building a new deck and using PTL, should I wait to seal/stain it next spring once the lumber has dried up some or stain it right away?

I would wait to let the wood dry until the Spring with your new deck.