St. Louis Deck Cleaning Technician offers Tips for Hiring a Deck Cleaning Contractor

noreply@blogger.com (Wood Re New) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:06:00 +0000

Deck Cleaning St. Louis: Hiring a deck cleaning and sealing contractor can be confusing and at times, misleading. You should learn some basic information about the company and the products they will be applying. When obtaining several estimates make certain you are comparing apples to apples.

Here are some good questions to ask your deck cleaning company:

Does the deck cleaning and sealing company carry liability and workers compensation insurance?

If your property is damaged or an employee is injured on your property and the company hired does not carry insurance then your homeowners insurance could be responsible for the claim.

Does the deck cleaning company offer a guarantee?

If so make sure you know exactly what is guaranteed and what to expect if the product does not hold up. Will they reapply for nothing; is it prorated, etc…

How long has the deck cleaning company been in business?

Be wary if the company has not been in business at least as long as they are guaranteeing the product for.

Are the cleaners and protectants environmentally safe for your grass, plants, pets and children?

Make certain they will not be cleaning your wood with chlorine bleach. This is not a good cleaner because it strips the wood of its natural color.

Is the product they will use to protect the wood a penetrating product or surface sealer?

If the product sits on the surface instead of penetrating it will wear off much quicker and tend to chip and peel.

Is the finishing product a solid color or semi-transparent?

Solid color products hide the natural look of the wood and tend to show more of a wear pattern as they begin to break down and wear off. Semi-transparent products will show the beauty of the wood grain and give your wood a more natural look.

Ask for references, including an address of a job you could look at to get an idea of what the finished product will look like.

Call the reference and ask if they were pleased with the work. Did the contractor show up on time?

Ask how often you should have a reapplication

If the company offers a guarantee or warranty for a certain amount of time find out the details. Is the water repellency, color retention, U.V. protection, and mildewcide guaranteed for that period? If not, find out exactly what is guaranteed. If it is for a long period of time, 5, 10, 25 years, find out if they have been in business that long.

Is the company involved in the community through Chamber of Commerce, Homebuilders Association, Contractors Associations, Better Business Bureau, rotary, etc…? This is a good indicator you are working with an upstanding, reputable deck cleaning and sealing company.

Keep in mind cheaper is not always better and the most expensive is not always the best. Proper insurance coverage, quality of products, training and experience of employees all plays a huge roll in prices a contractor charges. In addition, there are companies out to make a lot of money quickly and they will be gone when it’s time to have a reapplication or even worse, when you call them to fix an unsatisfactory job. Asking plenty of questions and checking references are a good way to protect yourself from an unhappy experience.

Jeff Alley, owner of Wood Re New provides deck power washing and sealing, deck cleaning and sealing, fence cleaning and sealing, cedar siding cleaning and sealing, deck staining, fence staining, cedar siding staining, exterior wood restoration, exterior wood reconditioning, gazebos, log cabins, play sets, boat docks and more, for homes and businesses in St. Louis County, St. Louis, Chesterfield, Wildwood, Ballwin, Manchester, Kirkwood, Hazelwood, Maryland Heights, Saint Albans, Florissant, University City, Oakville, Concord, St. Charles County, St. Charles, St. Peters, Columbia, and neighboring cities and communities.

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Deck Cleaning and Sealing Tips from Wood Re New St. Louis

noreply@blogger.com (Wood Re New) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:20:00 +0000

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.

Deck power washing and sealing, deck cleaning and sealing, fence cleaning and sealing, cedar siding cleaning and sealing, deck staining, fence staining, cedar siding staining, exterior wood restoration, exterior wood reconditioning, for homes and businesses in St. Louis County, St. Louis, Chesterfield, Wildwood, Ballwin, Manchester, Kirkwood, Hazelwood, Maryland Heights, Saint Albans, Florissant, University City, Oakville, Concord, St. Charles County, St. Charles, St. Peters, Columbia, and neighboring cities and communities.

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St. Louis Deck Cleaning Technician offers Tips for Hiring a Deck Cleaning Contractor

Deck Cleaning and Sealing Tips from Wood Re New St. Louis