Your deck is where you and your family spend tons of time in the fall, summer, and spring. It’s a great asset to your yard, and its looks can make or break the aesthetic of your entire home.
No one likes the look of a deck that’s falling into disrepair, but sadly it’s much too easy to allow as much to happen at your own home.
We get it. It can be hard to find time, and maintaining your deck is a big undertaking. But it helps to know where to start. In this article, you’ll find three simple services that will keep your deck in great shape.
Three Maintenance Services
Here are three tips to keep your deck preserved and protected:
Clean and maintain
To preserve your deck in the best way possible, you’ve got to clean it and maintain it. You can always pressure-wash it yourself, but to make sure you get the best result possible, get in touch with us at One Man & A Toolbox. We’ll hook you up with our premier pressure-washing services!
If your wooden deck has seen better days, you might need to clean it or strip it. If it’s uncoated, we recommend cleaning it (gently!) with specific cleaners used to break down mold, mildew, and other bacteria. If you don’t clean this gunk off, your stain and varnish won’t stick.
Protect with sealant
After you’ve thoroughly pressure washed your deck, it’s time to seal it with a clear, water-repellent sealer, toner, or wood preservative. This type of stain will keep your wood from warping, breaking, and sustaining UV damage. Most importantly, it will prevent rot, decay, and fungus/insect attacks caused by water absorption that will break down and ruin your deck.
Finish it off with stain
Staining is another way that you can protect your deck from UV and water damage. There are a few different types of stain you can use, depending on your preferences. These include
deck paint/solid-color deck stain,
clear deck sealants,
transparent deck stain, and
semitransparent deck stain
Deck Care and Upkeep
Preserving and protecting your deck doesn’t have to be a chore. If you want the job done quickly and correctly, call us at One Man & A Toolbox today!