Hey Gents! Looking for a natural looking outdoor sealer for my wood slats

[Tony-Chicago]

Check Iirc means crack across. Iirc.

Or was it with the grain

 

[JimV]

Thanks guys.......its a learning process. This is the first wood slat grill for me and just like with the other grills its all about finding a process that works then running with it. Honestly I didnt give the wood much thought when I picked it at the store because the original wood on the grill felt so light weight and cheap. Of course that wood was 20yrs old and spent.
I am pretty much complete on the install of the poplar and not sure if I will switch it out for cedar or just let it run its course. I have a few other grills w wood slats waiting to be resto'd so they will for sure get the cedar.
Thanks for the free education!!!!!!

 

[BobW]

Thanks Bob.....
Are you leaving your grill uncovered and getting 2 years life from the stain or covered? I love that look!

Yes Jim, uncovered. Have to hit the top shelf with the sander and brush a couple coats on every cpl years

 

[BobW]

PS....when u say the cheaper poplar will " check up " on me.....what do u mean? Warp....or just wont hold the stain well?

It will warp in my experience