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   FingerJoint | Apr 13, 2009 07:25pm | #1

   Yes, even the galvenized will make the cedar turn black. 

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   KFC | Apr 14, 2009 07:32am | #2

   Yup.  What he said.  Same with redwood, too. 

   It can be more or less of a problem depending on the extractives; some of the juvenile wood doesn't react as bad. 

   k

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   wane | Apr 14, 2009 02:56pm | #3

   doesn't really matter, if it's rough sawn, and I assume unfinished it'll look like *&%^* in no time, Sikiens (even tho no one can spell it) looks great on cedar!

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   MSLiechty | Apr 14, 2009 04:40pm | #4

   fill me in on Sikiens.ML

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   wane | Apr 15, 2009 03:07pm | #5

   used to be a two paert system, some still carry it, originally developed as a water-proof breathable base for make up, resists peeling, recoat ~ 4-5 years, toned finish evens out the colours of the wood ..

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   MSLiechty | Apr 15, 2009 05:47pm | #6

   thanks I'll see if anyplace locally carries it.ML

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   Scott | Apr 15, 2009 07:50pm | #7

   >>>fill me in on Sikiens.It's made by a company called Akzo Nobel, here:http://www.akzonobel.com/Here's the Sikkens site:http://www.sikkens.com/It's good stuff, but I've always said that the reason it's called Sikkens is because it sickens you when you see the price.....Scott.

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   MSLiechty | Apr 15, 2009 08:29pm | #8

   yeah a afraid of the price, after seeing how few places carry it.ML

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   Scott | Apr 15, 2009 09:33pm | #9

   Yup, pricey but admittedly good. Consumer Reports gave it top rating a while ago after a six year multi-product test.Scott.