Do you have to seal after staining?

[mrsemma]

So we stained the wood that frames the run. My question is do we need to seal it also or can we just leave it stained?
The average rainfall here is only 6" a year, so rain is not my concern except for couple times a year, heat and sun are a major concern.

Thank you for advice!! I can't wait till we finish the building! (and yes the husband is doing most the hard work. credit is definitely due there!!)

 

[Folly's place]

Beautiful start! Mary

 

[Pinkaboo]

Personally I would seal it
The more protection and the less appealing to bugs the better!

 

[mrsemma]

Oh lovely, that's that answer I was afraid of. I bet that's what my dad would say too.

As much as I love wood working projects, I really don't like sanding and all the prep work. It's exhausting!!

Thank you for the compliments. I am in love with the color, the coop itself will be brown with a light green trim and maybe some white trim. I look forward to the morning when we are sipping coffee and enjoy gazing at the girls enjoying all our hard work!!