I have a softwood pressure treated arbour. The manufacturers say it doesn't need any additional treatment, but I was keen to give it a coat of something. From what I've read, if you're looking to protect the wood from sunlight, then use paint. The pigment in paint doesn't allow sunlight to reach the wood so it's protected. If you're not concerned about sunlight, then you could use a stain instead. I used a clear sealant on my arbour. It looks exactly the same as before with a slight sheen. I think your fence looks great as it is and I'd leave it to weather if the neighbours allow... Good luck
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
The joy of having no neighbours is NOT having to deal with a " Residents' Association" . Unless there is something in your deeds which states it has be treated in a certain way, do as you please. Both you and your immediate neighbour are happy so I'd leave it.
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From what I've read, if you're looking to protect the wood from sunlight, then use paint. The pigment in paint doesn't allow sunlight to reach the wood so it's protected.
If you're not concerned about sunlight, then you could use a stain instead.
I used a clear sealant on my arbour. It looks exactly the same as before with a slight sheen.
I think your fence looks great as it is and I'd leave it to weather if the neighbours allow...
Good luck
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Unless there is something in your deeds which states it has be treated in a certain way, do as you please. Both you and your immediate neighbour are happy so I'd leave it.
@Obelixx uses a homemade mixture on the timber in her garden ... I wonder if that still allows the silvery shade to develop?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.