Finishing Cypress

[Rich Torino]

Hey everyone..
I have a couple of outdoor projects to do for wifey....A couple of adirondack chairs and a small table. I plan on using cypress but I'm not sure what type of a finish coating on them if any at all.. I'm in South West Florida... Hot, humid in the summer. Recommendations would be appreciated...
Thanks
Rich

[Dave Falkenstein]

For any outdoor project, a finishing product that absorbs into the wood will be a superior end result. Avoid finishes that seal and sit on the surface, such as spar varnish, for example. Varnishes and paints will peel. One outdoor product I like and have had excellent results using is SuperDeck. It is an oil based semi-transparent stain and it comes in several color tones including Natural. CWF in another good stain and sealer for outdoor use, and is clear. You can find descriptions of these products at:

http://www.superdeck.com/
http://www.flood.com/Flood/Products/Exterior/FinishersForExteriorWood/CWF+Product+Page.htm