So, I was wondering. How many of you stain/coat/oil your timbers before they go up? I have been putting one coat of stain on my frames before they go up and then 2 more after. I find that the timbers get dirty and beat up in the process of a raising and there is alot of cleaning and touch-up work to do before the second coat goes on. Does anyone put up there frames uncoated, and then coat after? what are your suggestions to help speed things up, or to keep timbers in good shape?

Thanks,

Tim