I am now showing the first sign of mold showing up this spring, after 5 record-breaking harsh winters. I'm pretty happy with that result. A few boards on the front of the house are darkening with mold. When the weather warms further I will see what it takes to restore the finish. i'm hoping bleach and a reapplication of linseed oil and mold inhibitor will be effective, since the color and natural wood grain still look great over most of the house.
I also found out last year that the mold inhibitor in the stain is also an insecticide, and Carpenter bees, a major problem for natural cedar, are killed on contact, and discouraged from returning for at least several months after application but both the hardness of the stain, and the insecticide.
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