Cabot 13002 1 Gallon- Cedar Wood Toned Deck & Siding Stain

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] New house. I bought an unfinished alder wood front door. I actually bought 13 different stains in another brand. Then I found Cabot. Exactly the color I wanted. And we decided to use it on the porch ceiling bead board too. It faces west in Hot Texas sun and after a year it is still perfect. So glad I found it!

I used the "other" product that is heavily advertised and that has been around for years- water based - it is history in months. Cabot 3000 has lasted two full winters/summers of hot NC sun and wind borne salt moisture (300 feet from the salt water) and only now can use a re-do. I've read the complaints and they clearly did not follow their lumber provider's recommendation (and any carpenter or stain manufacturer): ALL lumber/plywood is saturated with moisture and must be left un-stained for minimum of 3 months - preferably 6 depending on month of installation and weather. And, I DO spray it to get coverage in between the planks - works fine.