I am nearly complete with my new deck. I bought my lumber almost 1 year ago. I tried to get it done last summer but ran out of time. I stored the wood all winter in my garage.
I started installing the decking a few days ago. I got about 1/4 installed and was chased away by 2" of rain.
I plan to coat the deck with Sickens SRD. Sickens recommends a moisture content of less than 20%. I don't own a moisture meter and don't really want to buy one (unless it is a Harbor Freight cheapo model).
I think I should be able to finish installing the decking and coat as long as the rained on decking has a couple days to dry out. What do you think? Should my lumber be less than 20% moisture?
Thanks.
I started installing the decking a few days ago. I got about 1/4 installed and was chased away by 2" of rain.
I plan to coat the deck with Sickens SRD. Sickens recommends a moisture content of less than 20%. I don't own a moisture meter and don't really want to buy one (unless it is a Harbor Freight cheapo model).
I think I should be able to finish installing the decking and coat as long as the rained on decking has a couple days to dry out. What do you think? Should my lumber be less than 20% moisture?
Thanks.