My new porch clear finish?

[HunterdonPaul]

Hi Guys -

The decking is finally going on today... We have had a number of setbacks but things are really shaping up. I was wondering if anyone knew of a clear finish that could withstand the nasty UV that the sun delivers. We had a mahogoney door in our last house and even though it was beautiful, we had to refinish it every year or two. I have gotta believe that there are space age products that hold up better than a year. Is there?

Thanks,
Paul

 

[GreenMtnMan]

We've had good luck with Sikkens DEK products on Ipe wood. It still looks great four years after installation and all our guests look at it and ask "is that mahogany?". Ours has a slight stain to it, and I think you'll find for best UV protection a stain gives you an edge.