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    Jun 6, 2009, 06:50 PM
    Preparing Pine Siding for Re-Staining
    We have pine siding, some as old as 20 years, some as "new" as 15 years. It has all been stained with a transparent stain, but needs to be redone. There is some mildew near the bottom and much has darkened over the years. How do I best prepare it for re-staining? I have access to a pressure washer, but have read that it can raise the grain and necessitates sanding before staining. Your opinions?
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    Jun 8, 2009, 07:39 AM

    Some pressure washers can actually cut the wood deeper than just raising the grain. I would spray the house with a mildew/mold killing house wash and the pressure wash with 2200 psi or less washer.
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