I've just built a cedar deck as part of a beautiful backyard pool project, and want to find the proper sealer/stain to use on my new deck, without breaking the bank either. I don't mind having to re-apply every few years. The deck was finished just prior to winter setting in, it's still bare cedar wood and so now that it's getting warmer, I need to clean it and get it protected ASAP.

I've read many of the forum posts and I think most of you will agree that everyone has their own opinion on each of the products available out there.

While there is some consensus on certain products (like stay away from BEHR), I haven't seen too much regarding Sherwin William's DeckScapes line. Does anyone have an opinion on these products??

Will they get the job done at a reasonable price, or are they crap, and I'll be stripping and re-applying something else in a year or so?