So apparently I’m an idiot because i thought the clear water seal would keep the fence from turning gray. But I found out it doesn’t, since the wood turns gray from the UV rays of the sun.

So i can get clear water sealer with UV protection or i can get a tinted sealer like a stain with UV protection if i don’t want it to turn gray.

But it’s come to my attention that some people like the wood to turn gray, considering it a more natural look. But gray wood is degrading from the effects of the UV rays.

So now I’m undecided on what to do. I already bought some Thompson’s Clear WaterSeal (no uv protection), but it’s no problem to return it. And i still need to spray down the fence and clean it, then let it dry, so I’ve got some time before I need to put sealer on it.…