Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - When to seal new PT deck and what to use

I just finished building my new PT deck about a week ago and was wondering when I can seal it. I was planning on putting on a sealer that has a cedar or redwood tone.

Does any have any suggestions against using a sealer with a tone to it like keeping it looking good?

When can I seal my new deck?

What are the best sealers?

hi
they recommended to wait 1 year before sealing the pt lumber
check here
and there a section you click to fill in your location and will tell you want type you need
http://www.woodsealants.com/?referrer=google

What you use depends on how often you want to apply it. Go cheap and you are talking about every 3-6 months. If you want it to last 4-5 years, you will pay dearly for it. Expect about 1 year for every $10/gallon you spend.

pgtek --

I got this from the link you provided:

PRESSURE TREATED WOOD: Allow at lest 1 month of age before treating with TWP® 100.

It says I only need to wait 1 month before treating. Should I go ahead and wait a whole year or could I just wait a couple of months or so?

Do you use TWP? Does it last fairly long?

I usually wait a season, maybe two...no more
Most of the pressure treated wood sold around here does not have to age for a year anymore
Any longer than a season or two around here and your at a risk for mildew
But that's here
A month sounds pretty quick though
I'd check with the wood supplier about the recommendations for that particular type of PT....ask 'em if it's OK

I can recommend any Cabot or Sikkens products
I would recommend staying away from Thompson or Behr products