I am staining the siding on my house for the first time and am interested in the Arborcoat semi-solid stain, but cannot find any information on how long it usually lasts. I know there are many factors that affect a stain's performance and the manufacturer's rep said they warranty the product...

I just bought a house built in 1987 with cedar siding. It is a contemporary style home with a solid grey staing that is peeling. 1)What is the best way to prep this? I have been told I cant get the peeling stain off with a pressure washer on avery low setting? But I have also read this can...