How is deck stain by DEFY different from other penetrating wood deck stains?
DEFY deck stain is formulated with a synthetic resin, which by its chemical nature makes it naturally fungal resistant. Natural resins (linseed oil, etc.) serve as a food source for fungal attack. High levels of fungicides must be added to natural resins to neutralize this effect. This means that penetrants made with natural resins are more hazardous than DEFY. DEFY is a water based product, so it is environmentally friendly and cleans up with soap and water. What makes DEFY the best choice is the resin itself. Independent university studies show this resin outperforms other penetrating resins on the market. When DEFY starts to fail, as all products do, the benefits of this unique resin system become evident. When oxidation occurs with other resins they turn dark; a thorough cleaning or stripping is necessary before reapplication of product. With DEFY, a simple “water hose” rinsing is usually sufficient before a maintenance coat because DEFY’s resin lightens with age instead of darkeni
