My question has little to do with what finish to use, but when? I have read all the finishing threads
over the past thee years and I’m still not convinced to put a finish on them at all. Are these timbers
that are having a finish applied to them green or seasoned?
I am a little uneasy about applying a finish to a green timber and risk trapping moisture in the wood
to start the decaying process. Rotting from the inside out is not cool!
I know it looks nice and helps reduce checking but are these breathable finishes?
I am in the middle of cutting a 1300 sq/ft square rule, hand planed, Dutch frame addition to my own house.
So I have some time to kick this around. I will post some pictures when things progress a little further.
Regards.
Karl Hines
