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.
How to paint a wood deck will depend on what type of wood it is made out of, the finish it has received in the past and the condition of the deck. The best deck stain colors for wood and cedar tend to have shorter life spans than tropical woods like IPE decking. If your deck is made of natural American wood then it is a good idea to get paint with more protection or consider adding more sealer to at the end.