Kyle_in_Tex
Super Star Member
I just bought some treated southern pine for an outdoor project. The lumber yard guys say to let it dry for a week on a flat surface in the sun, so that it will take stain or paint better. I left it out from Friday till Wednesday, 6 full days in the full sun. I left it on my 16' trailer out in the middle of the field and turned it every day. People will also tell you to get the green copper sulfate or whatever it is treated with, off before painting.Yes, I used treated wood for the fascia on the lower side.
I will also be putting a gutter on there to collect rain water.