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Outdoors > More outdoor > How to Care for Exterior Wood

Learn how to use the latest sealants on new treated lumber or freshly cleaned wood.

Apply water-proofers with a brush or a garden sprayer. If you spray, follow up with a brush to ensure that the sealant is worked well into all faces of the wood, particularly if the surface is already deteriorated.
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