Protect wood from rot, mildew, and UV rays with the best deck sealer. We tested top picks to see how they would stand up to the elements.

Q: I have a deck built of pressure-treated lumber that absorbs ... Using a clear sealer or finish that contains ultraviolet (UV) screen or inhibitor is the best bet for slowing weathering.

I have a deck that was constructed from pressure treated wood ... I have been cleaning the wood and waterproofing it although I do not use any stain. I have not waterproofed it every year because ...

Wood, pressure treated or not, is subject to extreme ... cause its deterioration through cracking and splitting. At best, a deck sealer can merely slow, not stop, this destruction.

The truth is, all kinds of things weather a deck — rain, wind, sun, people walking on it. And even though pressure-treated ... or sealer. If you want some color, you can apply a wood-tone ...

I ripped up the old boards on my deck and replaced them with new pressure ... and sealing the wood as soon as it was installed. High-quality sealers stop water from entering treated lumber.

If building a deck or working with pressure-treated ... Here's the scoop on how to properly stain pressure-treated wood for the best end product, whatever your project may be.

Our tested guide to the best deck cleaners contains our top picks.) It’s important to wait until your pressure-treated wood ...