Did you know that pressure treated wood is not weatherproofed wood? The pressure treating process involves an injection of chemicals into the wood to protect it against rot and termites. In fact, this process makes the wood surface more porous and even more susceptible to moisture damage.

Did you know that rain, melting snow and morning dew are quickly absorbed by unprotected wood causing it to soften and swell? Then the sun’s heat causes drying, which makes the wood shrink. These cycles of wet and dry, swelling and shrinking cause wood to warp, split and crack – all of which lead to premature wood life and expensive repairs.

Did you know that by incorrectly using high-pressured water you could splinter and possibly destroy the top surface of your deck?

Never before Stained Older Aged Deck Cleaning and Sealing

• First, we apply our environmentally safe biodegradable cleaning detergents over the deck. This allows the mold, mildew, algae and other growths to release from the surface at the roots.
• Next, we lower the pressure on the washer and clean all 4 sides of every picket and post, to insure a thorough cleaning from top to bottom.
• Then, we clean all flat surfaces with proper pressure and wand distance. This brings new life back into all the surfaces and makes your deck look new again.
• Finally, we wait for the deck to dry completely and then apply our Wood Preservative over the deck, covering all upper horizontal and vertical surfaces. This coating will replentish natural oils into the wood, prevent wood rot, repel water, absorb ultraviolet rays, inhibit mildew and maintain color retention.
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New Deck Cleaning and Sealing

• First, we need to wait a few weeks for the newly pressure treated lumber to start to dry. (The wet pressure treatment chemicals will not let the stain penetrate the wood and seal properly, stain will wear off if the wood is not dry enough for application.) (So if someone says you need to coat your new deck immediatly they are mistaken.)
• When we feel enough time has passed we will come out and use detergents to not only clean off surface dirt but also help to dry out the wood a little more. (We will attempt to remove manufacturer ink stamps from deck boards though some may remain.)
• Finally, we wait for the deck to dry completely and then apply our Wood Preservative over the deck, covering all upper horizontal and vertical surfaces. This coating will replentish natural oils into the wood, prevent wood rot, repel water, absorb ultraviolet rays, inhibit mildew and maintain color retention.
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Previously Stained Deck Cleaning (Stripping) and Sealing

• If compatable stain is already on the deck we can clean and overcoat the existing stain as listed in the specifications above for older decks.
• If not compatable, we can offer stripping the previous coating and re-coating with our Wood Preservative. (We cannot strip paint that has been applied to decks! Paint should not be used on pressure treated deck boards.)
• Deck stripping chemical is applied to the deck. The chemical is then rinsed with moderate pressure to remove the old stain. (The deck stripper is a "hot" chemical that will raise the grain of the wood temporarily, this is normal.)
• As we feel the deck stripper has done all it can, we apply a solution that will neutralize the stripping chemical for a better adhesion when the new Wood Preservative is applied. There will be remnants of the old stain visible when the deck dries. If necessary we may use a sander to remove very stubborn areas.
• Finally, we wait for the deck to dry completely and then apply our Wood Preservative over the deck, covering all upper horizontal and vertical surfaces. This coating will replentish natural oils into the wood, prevent wood rot, repel water, absorb ultraviolet rays, inhibit mildew and maintain color retention.
See Our Deck Colors Here

Don't forget fences! All the same applies from above.

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