: I suggest that you try marine Cetol. It doesn't look as spiffy as
: varnish, but is more durable to weather and sun than any varnish
: I have used. The beams and posts of our carport were finished
: with the non-marine version in 1996 and still look perfect. I
: also used it on a cedar address sign in front of our house about
: five years (likely more) ago, and it still looks fine as well. I
: would highly recommend it for a wooden sign. One issue I have
: had with it on our boat is that it seems to be intolerant of
: standing water. As long as the design of your sign doesn't cause
: water to sit against the finish for weeks at a time, it should
: last for many years.

: Good luck,

: Allan Edie

Forgot all about Cetol, that would work much better than varnish. And now it's not all orange (the original was very orange color).

Bill H.