This is an ALPINE fence after 1 year.
The UV sealant promotes even graying (Even in direct sunlight.)
Here are the Clear pickets after 1 year.
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(Oh, then escape the pic with ‘x’ lower right.)
YIKES! This fence is NOT ours.
No sealant; and here’s what galvanized nails do – they bleed. Not what you want your fence to look like.