I am a contractor in New Jersey. I build several decks each spring and summer. Two years ago, I built a 600 (approximately) square foot cedar deck on my own house. After researching numerous stain products, I was informed by my local lumber yard that Penofin (red labeled can for cedar) was the 'Cadillac' of stains. I wanted to preserve the natural cedar look and thought this stain was transparent as stated on the can. While applying it, the stain seemed to be more 'orangey' than I would have preferred, but was willing to... read full review »