(Mod Bit is cheaper and can last as long or longer) Or perhaps what is there is good enough to prep and do a coating? 

Sherman Williams has a good brand of deck stains and if you do decide to stain, I would apply a clear coat over the top of the stain to protect the stain.This will give you a great looking deck that will need to be pressure washed every year to keep a great look.

Not looking to ride his coat tails by any means, but I am grateful for his mentorship and to use him as a resource throughout my future career. 

and did 2 coats on the studs.Good luck.

The tree’s needles have a wax-like coating that prevents the loss of moisture during winter months.

So it's in rough shape.Here's some details of the estimate:Job Details:Deep clean apartment before work is started Remove old flooring from kitchen, bathroom and living room Clean appliances Remove old ceiling tiles in kitchen, bathroom and living room Spray oil base primer throughout; walls, trim, ceilings and expose underlayment Spray finish paint coat throughout Replace ceiling tiles in living room Replace light fixtures in kitchen and living room Install new sheetrock on ceiling in bathroom and kitchen Install laminate flooring in living room and kitchen Install vinyl floor in bathroom Finish clean apartment for rent

And this last experience with Coates street has taught me to do a ton of research first.

Floors were all sanded and stained with dark finish with 3 coats of poly added.

IT needs to be an aluminum oxide or a ceramic bead and two coats if you can get it in your area.

I just purchased a 20 unit building and need to repair and coat the flat roof.