A.If you want it to keep a clean, fresh look, put on a wood sealer.

The most basic of these is water-repellent penetrating wood sealer.

This does not mean cedar cannot be painted, but most homeowners prefer to treat it with either a clear wood sealer or a stain.

If you prefer the low luster "oiled" look it originally had, use two coats of a penetrating wood sealer, rather than linseed oil.

To install new glass, first seal the sanded surface of the rabbet by brushing on a light coat of wood sealer or thinned exterior primer paint.

Coat the cleaned wood with water-repellent wood sealer, and tighten any loose bolts or other fasteners.

When using wood sealer, follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.

Replies: Seal the ends with a wood sealer ...if you do not have a commercial sealer you can use latex paint or wood glue.

With wood sashes, brush on a light coat of wood sealer, thinned exterior primer or linseed oil.

In most cases, the cleaner will work through one or two coats of wood sealer, but a heavy buildup of any finish could keep the cleaner from working properly.