Glen Echo Deck Restoration and Deck Cleaning

Are you in need of Glen Echo Deck Cleaning? So. It's in Nature's character to bear down on materials that have become inanimate -- and that includes pieces of lumber forming your Glan Echo deck or fence. In this case, sunlight and rain are her main tools. Wood exposed to sunlight out in the open turns weak and gray as the rays of the sun ruptures its internal fibers. A similar breakdown takes place when rain water soaks wood and makes it swell. The result is sponginess. Morning dew and afternoon sun then set a daily wood swell-shrink cycle in motion, hastening the deterioration process. Grayed surface, deformation, splitting, and loosened nails are telltale signs of wood trouble for which the elements are responsible.

The Need To Treat Wood

Wood, even if it has been pressure-treated, must still be cleaned and sealed to prolong its life. Decks and fences made of pressure-treated wood still require regular cleaning and sealing to ensure that they stay in good condition. While decks and fences made of pressurized wood, cedar, cypress and other exotic woods are safe from insect infestation, but they are not invulnerable to weather's corrosive effects. Wood that does not have protective coating can pose a danger in just seven years.

When is Wood Ready for Sealing?

When is the right time to seal wood? Some say that wood should be sealed after a year so that the wood is completely dry. However, a year is too long a time to wait to seal wood. During this time, the wood would have incurred too much damage, most of which cannot be reversed. Wood can be completely dry and ready for sealing in two or three months. It has been found that wood that has been sealed within three months is much more dirable and look better than wood that has been sealed after one year. You can easily tell if the wood is ready for sealing. Professionals use an electric moisture meter to determine if the wood can be sealed. However, a simpler method is to sprinkle drops of water on the surface of the wood. If the water is quickly absorbed, it means that the wood is dry enough that it is ready for sealing.

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