As outdoor living has grown in popularity, the look of American backyards has been forever changed by decks – our favorite, most frustrating to maintain, outdoor wooden structures. Made predominantly of pressure-treated pine, cedar or redwood, decks require the application of a stain finish to provide maximum protection against the harmful effects of the elements while accentuating the natural beauty of the wood.

Selecting a product by  Painting Power Deck Staining Crew  specifically designed for deck protection, combined with  Painting Power LLC.`s proper  product application and a few maintenance steps, will put an end to horizontal deck hassles.

Defining the Deck  Problem by Painting Power LLC.

All wood surfaces need protection against the effects of moisture and the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. Because of its horizontal structure, decks are susceptible to harsh weather conditions, including acid rain, ultraviolet light, infrared energy (heat) and standing moisture in the form of rain, dew, frost, ice or snow. The abuse a deck surface takes from foot traffic, barbeques, and food and drink spills can create additional problems. Decks built low to the ground or skirted in do not allow for adequate air circulation, leading to excessive moisture which then enters the untreated back of the wood decking. Moisture can also be a problem when a deck is located around a pool area, or if continually hit with water from a sprinkler system. In addition, the use of a knotty grade of lumber can pose penetration and adhesion problems for the deck finish. Homeowners who do not take precautions to prevent these problems from occurring will find their once beautiful decks turning gray and dingy, the wood surfaces beginning to crack, check,split and warp.

Surface Preparation

New wood should be allowed to dry 2-3 weeks to bring the moisture content down to an acceptable level. The homeowner should not allow wood to remain exposed for longer than 3 months without some form of protection.

Recent research by the Forest Products Laboratory has shown that over-exposing unprotected wood for long periods of time can cause surface damage that reduces the wood’s ability to hold on to applied stain or paint coatings – leading to premature coating failure. Some weathering of the wood is necessary if non-film forming finishes, such as stains and water repellents, are to penetrate the wood’s surface and thus work effectively. Whether old or new wood, the surface should be inspected for cleanliness; it must be free of mildew stains, dirt and other foreign matter. If the deck is dirty, Painting Power technician going to apply power washing and also  it should be scrubbed with  Problem-Solver,Wood Cleaner  rinsed with clean water and allowed to dry for 2-3 days prior to staining.

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