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Few things are as beautiful as wood. Its color, grain and texture have long been praised.
In the hands of craftsman and builders, this economical, durable and versatile building
material has no equal when it comes to enhancing the appearance of our homes and yards.
All exterior wood needs to be protected from rot, absorption, ultraviolet rays, moss, and mildew.
If left untreated or neglected, the wood could deteriorate costing thousands of dollars in unnecessary damage.
Because woodover time will rot through the natural aging process, we recommend that you weatherproof
your deck and fence every 2 to 4 years depending on weather conditions. This will guarantee a longer life.
The most important thing for any consumer to know that deck restoration takes knowledge, skill, and
experience to do the job correctly. The use of a power washer in inexperienced hands can cause unrepairable
damage to pine pressure treated decks and even hard wood in a matter of seconds.
OUR PROCESS
Every deck and fence restoration job should start with a structural inspection, checking
for exposed nails and screw heads, loose deck boards, rails and steps. You'll find that
simply resetting nails and screws will fix many problems. Occasionally, we might have
to replace any boards that are rotting or split.
DECK SANDING
Deck restoration requires sanding. No matter how you look at lt, sanding the floor of the deck needs
to be incorporated into the process for the best results. In order for the stain to properly adhere to
the wood, the wood must be sanded with a 60 grit sand paper to open up the pores. This process will
guarantee a longer life. Most contractors will skip this step to save time and money.
CLEANING PROCESS
There are many
methods of cleaning or stripping wood to the bare surface. Using a pressure washer equipped with a
pressure control valve is the fastest
and most economical way to strip and clean wood. After the initial inspection,
we apply an environmentally safe cleaning agent on the wood surface. We let it
work into the dirt, grime and stains for about 15 minutes. Using a semi-coarse
brush, we scrub the entire deck removing all stains, dirt and debris. With just
the right pressure, we power wash the surface of the wood to ensure a clean
appearance
STRIPPING THE OLD FINISH
To remove the old worn out finish, we use an exterior industrial wood stripper.
This is a stain and sealer stripper that works best on oil-based and water based finishes.
It is used to remove heavy, full color stain, either oil base or latex. Using a 2 gallon
deck sprayer, weapply a liberal amount of stripper to the surface including rails and steps.
After letting the stripper stand for approximately 30 minutes, we scrub the entire deck with
a semi-coarse brush to lift the old finish. Using low pressure, we then rinse the surface of the
wood several times. This process usually takes about 4 to 5 hours depending on the size of
the deck and the condition of the wood. The stripping process is also known as an acid bath.
This process should be done only by an experienced and skilled wood restoration company.
Therefore, we do not recommend the homeowner attempting this process.
Old Worn Out Deck With Multiple Layers of Stain
Floor of Deck After the Stripper Has Been Applied
Power Washing Floor and Rails to Remove Stripper After Scrubbing
Final Result While The Deck Is Wet
Deck After Completely Dry and Ready to be Re-Sealed With Sherwin Williams Clear Sealer
SEALING AND STAINING
Preventing water from penetrating the wood surface can greatly extend the life of
your deck,as well as add to the attractiveness. There are many products on the market
for protecting exterior wood surfaces.We found, through many years of experience, that
SherwinWilliams products are among the very best. Applying stain/sealer is like
painting in most respects, but conditions need to be just right. We begin by masking
off areas to be protected such as siding, concrete slabs and door frames. We cover all l
andscaping and back yard furniture. We found that a good regulated airless paint sprayer
works best for applying stain and sealers. After thoroughly mixing the sealer, we spray 3
thin coats to the wood surface going with the wood grain, allowing each coat to dry in
between applications but not thoroughly. This method allows the stain to penetrate deep
into the wood pores, cracks and between the boards. Using a soft brush, we back brush the
entire deck to allow an even application of stain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Deck Restoration
