Decks are the pride of many homes; they stay exposed to
all the moods of nature. Any deck has a certain life. As every year passes by
in the life of the deck, it will have water sitting on it (in monsoon season)
and sun heating its body (in the summer months). Though it is made of wood,
there is only a certain amount of abuse that it can put up with. This is why
deck sealing is such a good decision. Sealing the deck is similar to applying
sunscreen. Limited sunrays will still get through, but the damage will be less.
When you call decks and patios experts to conduct the
sealing they will use a solution of water and bleach. It will remove the water
damage caused to the wooden structure. The sure sign of water damage for your
deck is its conversion to chalky gray color. When the bleach solution is
applied, it will bring back the original color of the deck. The deck will be
sandblasted or pressure washed. This process will assure that all the residues,
oils and stains are removed from the deck surface. After the wood has been
stripped down, the professionals will apply the sealant. The sealant should be
applied to your deck once in every 3-5 years, but if you see signs of
degradation you should apply it earlier.
The average life of a sturdy deck is 25 years, if it is
well cared for. Every year you skip the application of sealant, you take some
life out of the deck. If there is an old deck in the property you have moved
into and you do not care for it regularly you will need to have it replaced
quite quickly. There are many decks that have lasted hardly 4 years, due to the
poor maintenance by their owners. Now, replacing a deck or even building a new
one can cost a significant fortune. Isn’t it wise to spend a small sum to get
the sealing done?
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