What You Need To Know About Sap On Decking

In this video the “Wizard of Wood” instructs you about the ins and outs of sap/pitch/resin on decking or any exterior pine wood surface.

[tomedmond]

Interesting this came up on my YouTube feed and its 4 years old. Some of what this guys says is true - kiln dried wood is usually resin free because the kiln drying process crystallises the resin in the "pitch pockets" - and, it's not only knots that spill pitch across the surface. However, it's not true to say that the only way to get rid of the resin is to replace the board. If you have a heat gun ( like a paint stripping gun), you can play the heat over the knot/pitch pockets, being careful not to burn the timber face and watch the pitch run off - this run off can be cleaned off with white spirit/ turpentine or whatever cleaning agent is used in your locale. Once the heat is removed, the pitch in the knot will crystallise and seal the knot/pitch pocket and it can then be stained/painted/finished as you see fit. There are several videos on YouTube that describe how to do this.

[JoyinFlorida]

Shut my mouth. You're the 1st video I watched regarding this, and I believe you!😂 Unfortunately, im losing my mind down here in Florida with sap coming out of my newly installed deck! Pine you say? Well of course...Home depot pressure treated speciality 😫😫😫

[penelopeshay]

This was so helpful. I have been talking to many people about a severe sap dripping after a good sealer was used, quality paint, sanded. Very frustrating when no steps are skipped, from A-Z done according to Hoyle, and the wood is the ultimate problem. Life lesson: "Cheap is Cheap", buy good wood.

[LifeAsDane]

Amazing. You always get what you pay for and as a long term property owner with rentals I'd rather spend more up front to avoid maintenance calls

[qjarman]

Thanks for posting this, it’s very helpful 👍

[marklaffey]

So where do you get wood that does not have knots in it, the big box stores do not carry wood without knots

[daneotto]

Lesson 1: I should have come to the Wizard of Wood before redoing my deck. He's the wizard for #$%^ sake! Had 5 boards replaced this past spring. Live in MidAtlantic (hot and humid summers). The boards almost immediately started oozing sap in several places. The deck guys did not say anything about wood options and they went with the lowest priced (pine). I now am covering the deck with outdoor carpet to avoid tracking sap into house but irritated by something I could have avoided - IF.... I had come to the Wizard of Wood. Hoping this dissipates over a short time but it may be years before I can enjoy an uncovered deck. 😞

[erinbeltran]

The pressure treated wood at Home Depot is GREEN. How can you put that on your deck? Maybe it’s not Kiln-dried? I don’t know? I have sap on 1 board clear across for like 3!yrs of sapping and it’s ALOT.

[ensurepaintingplusllc]

WHAT IS THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF TIME BEFORE APPLYING STAIN ON PRESSURE TREATED DECKING BOARDS THEN?
ANYONE HAVE ADVICE PLEASE SHARE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
MANY THANKS, Derek

[rmbrikha]

Then if that's the case how would u get rid of those pockets if they come back