Alpha Particles. Alpha particles are a type of radiation that do not travel very far, do not pass through anything very thick, and can generally be absorbed or stopped by an inch or less (1-2 centimeters) of air or a thin piece of tissue.
People stain or paint their decks in order to protect and preserve the wood. Outdoor decks take a lot of abuse from weather and the natural elements and require a high quality paint or stain to protect the wood. Decks require regular maintenance and are usually painted or stained every three to four years.Staining a deck emphasizes the natural grain of the wood.utdoor decks take a lot of abuse from weather and the natural elements and require a high quality paint or stain to protect the wood. Decks require regular maintenance and are usually painted or stained every three to four years. Staining a deck emphasizes the natural grain of the wood.
BEHR PREMIUM DECKOVER Coating offers advantages over solid color wood stain by having a 4 times thicker film that covers splinters and cracks up to 1/4 and creates a slightly textured, slip resistant finish.