Deck cleaning and sealing is recommended periodically to protect your exterior wood deck from the harsh elements of Mother Nature. All exterior wood surfaces, including decks, gazebos, boat docks, log cabins, children’s play sets, cedar siding and wood fences, can sustain a lot of damage in just one winter season. Rain, snow and even dew will soak into the unprotected wood. When temperatures go below freezing, the moisture will expand, causing the wood to crack and warp.
Once your deck has been cleaned and sealed for the winter it is important that you continue to maintain it. When leaves begin to fall, be sure to sweep them off the deck to prevent staining as they rot. Debris on the deck will trap moisture and cause mold and mildew damage.
The fall season is an excellent time to clean and seal your wood deck. Now you will be ready when springtime arrives so you can put out your furniture and enjoy your deck.
Deck Cleaning and Sealing Tips
Deck cleaning and sealing can be a big undertaking; here are some helpful tips:
Deck Cleaning: For best results, a cleaner should be applied to the wood and then rinsed off with a power washer. A power washer alone will damage the wood because too much pressure is required. The cleaner softens the dead wood fibers, allowing the power washer to rinse them away. Stay away from chlorine bleach-based deck cleaners. Bleach will kill mold and mildew, but it will not clean the wood; it merely bleaches it out.
Protecting the wood: There are many products on the market designed to seal and protect exterior wood surfaces. Choose a product that penetrates into the wood, protecting it from the inside, versus a film-forming product that protects by leaving a film or wax on the surface. Film forming products arfe more susceptible to wear and tear and tend to break down sooner. Use a product that contains water repellent as well as UV protection.
Clear products contain little or no UV protection, so the product will break down sooner than products that contain a tint or toner.
Solid color stains cover the wood grain so you lose the natural wood look; they also have a tendency to peel over time making upkeep more difficult.
Semi-transparent toners provide UV protection and highlight the grain of the wood giving it a very natural look.
Number one Deck Cleaning and Sealing Tip:
Hire a professional! Jeff Alley owns and operates Wood Re New, a franchise company specializing in cleaning and sealing exterior wood surfaces including decks, fences, siding, boat docks, play sets, gazebos and more.
Their eco-friendly cleaning process sets them apart from their competitors. Wood Re New cleans wood surfaces with environmentally safe products to kill mold and mildew without using bleaches or acids. This allows them to use light pressure as they gently clean the wood, preventing any scaring or damage.
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