Products
When selecting an exterior wood finish, most people depend on word of mouth, or paint store recommendations. In my experience of stripping thousands of square feet of failed finishes (all types and brands) those recommendations are not always the best source of information. Keep in mind most paints and stains are not tested in the high altitude elevations we live in. Over the last 25 years I have found no better product to use, and support than Colorado made Wood Iron wood finishes. engineered for high elevation protection.
More detail info can be found at their website www.woodiron.com
The wood cleaners I use are soaps and gels designed to be environmentally safe and pass all EPA standards. I do not use any homemade concoctions, or bleaches. Care is taken with vegetation, and pets.
I will go into more detail upon visit to go over products to be used, and any color staining.