Hey guys. I am in the process of completing my beautiful looking deck and sunroom project. Our initial plan was to do a bar rail the whole length of the deck. It was going to be rough cut cedar wrapped with the same material I used for the decking. Well, we threw the cedar up there and have decided we like it a lot. I was wondering what type of finish I should use on it to keep it from graying, keep from getting splinters, and keep it holding up in the elements. It is on the east side of the house and it will be covered but we would like to keep it looking new as long as possible. Any input would be valued.

Thanks in advance.