1.   Protect the wood against water penetration.

2.   A. We have been brainwashed into thinking that we should apply sealer or other finish such as Clear Wood Finish to protect the wood and keep it looking new.

3.   Exterior grade stains can be used to protect wood from the damaging effects of the ultraviolet rays of the sun and from insect and fungus attack.

4.   It also protects the wood from the elements.

5.   Once the deck is properly cleaned, you can apply a sealer to protect the wood and keep it looking good.

6.   That in itself is not bad, because the paint will protect the wood no matter how weird it looks.

7.   The addition of a roof and sides protected the wood from the elements, so covered bridges lasted longer.

8.   The exterior wood is protected with three thick layers of oil-based primer and paint from Historic Paints Ltd. in Cooperstown, N.Y.

9.   The heightened concern follows a barrage of news reports in Florida about the potential dangers of the preservative used to protect wood from rot and bugs.

10.   The process forces the CCA through the boards, and the chemical protects the wood from termites, other insects, dry rot, mold and fungus.