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As others have mentioned, the marine finishes of some type would be the way to go. Of all the products at big box stores, none of them will last any length of time at all. Wood moves and therefore creates micro fissures in the surface coat allowing moisture to get behind the finish. At that point it is game over. The marine finishes have the greatest resistance to combat this issue.
I personally avoid a coating of any type for outside unless it is a penetrating type. I usually use https://www.twpstain.com/.
Also, white oak is substantially better at fighting off rot and decay than red oak. White oak is more dense and has a different grain structure than red oak.
I personally avoid a coating of any type for outside unless it is a penetrating type. I usually use https://www.twpstain.com/.
Also, white oak is substantially better at fighting off rot and decay than red oak. White oak is more dense and has a different grain structure than red oak.