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   MarkH | May 04, 2015 01:40pm | #1

   A topcoat is not necessary in your case.

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   deadnuts | May 04, 2015 11:11pm | #2

   What was the cause of your water spots?

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   mark122 | May 05, 2015 05:59am | #3

   being lazy and pissing on the ceiling from the couch so they wouldnt miss a minute of the game...STOP. rethink your question. let me give you a few pointers.

   1.Cathedral ceiling

   2. ITS A CEILING

   3. ITS WATER SPOTS

   All of this regression back to your old self aside, read the question. Poly or no poly. Not can you read to much into my post and please give me un solicited advice.

   No, no poly needed in this case. stain away!

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   deadnuts | May 05, 2015 07:22am | #5

   I didn't ask you.

   But here's some unsolicited advice for you, Mark122: suck eggs.

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   user-4760398 | May 05, 2015 01:16pm | #6

   Water spots/streaks

   The roof leaked during Hurricane Katarina.  It looks like someone tried to bleach out the spots and it worked to some degree, however there were still water marks on the cedar beams and collars.  We decided to go with a walnut stain to hide the damage.  The roof is a hot roof with rigid foam insulation and skylights.  

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   deadnuts | May 05, 2015 05:28pm | #7

   I see. Sorry you had to experience the wrath of Katrina. Thanks for the additional info.

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   DanH | May 05, 2015 07:17am | #4

   If there is a danger that the water leaks may recur then a coating of some sort would help prevent serious spotting.