a beautiful wooden deck properly maintained
A beautiful wooden deck, properly maintained, can add greatly to the aesthetic and resale values of a home.Just look around, decks are almost everywhere. Not just houses but both municipal and commercial facilities use wooden decks and walkways extensively. Because of this pressure washing decks can be a great profit center for your business or even the whole business.The great news is that decks need maintenance. As beautiful as a wooden deck can be it can be a real eyesore if not properly maintained.
Why Decks Need Maintenance When a wood deck absorbs water the natural resins and color can be washed out over time.The combination of wood and water creates a food source for mildew, fungus and mold promoting their growth. Wood and water combined with dirt and even air pollutiom will also contribute to the proliferation of mildew, fungus and molds. One thing to remember is that a wet deck with a thick coating of mildrew is very slick and slippery. This creates one heck of a "slip and fall" liability problem. Keep this in mind when speaking to the decision makers of commercial and municipal facilities.Learning Curve There is a learning curve involved when getting proficient enough to clean/seal/restore wood decks for the public. It is best to learn on your own deck or on the decks of close friends and relatives. When learning make sure to do more than one. Different decks can present different challenges.
Inspect When organizing your project or preparing your bid make some simple observations.Has the deck ever been sealed? Is there old sealer that needs to be stripped and reapplied?Do I have all the chemicals, tools and equipment required for this project?( we will include a sample list at the end of this article)Is there any damaged or rotted wood that needs to be replaced?( Now is a good time to measure.)Are the any missing or loose bolts, nails or screws?Are there any adjacent bushes or plants that need to be protected?Are there any electrical appliances, outlets, light fixtures or telephone jacks?Note: these will have to be sealed water tight. Remember water and electricity is a dangerous combination.
Decks in upscale neighborhoods will probably contain most of these challenges. Make sure the circuit breakers will be accessible to you prior to starting.BeginningOk you've cleared everything from the deck and placed it far enough to be out of harms way.
Why Decks Need Maintenance When a wood deck absorbs water the natural resins and color can be washed out over time.The combination of wood and water creates a food source for mildew, fungus and mold promoting their growth. Wood and water combined with dirt and even air pollutiom will also contribute to the proliferation of mildew, fungus and molds. One thing to remember is that a wet deck with a thick coating of mildrew is very slick and slippery. This creates one heck of a "slip and fall" liability problem. Keep this in mind when speaking to the decision makers of commercial and municipal facilities.Learning Curve There is a learning curve involved when getting proficient enough to clean/seal/restore wood decks for the public. It is best to learn on your own deck or on the decks of close friends and relatives. When learning make sure to do more than one. Different decks can present different challenges.
Inspect When organizing your project or preparing your bid make some simple observations.Has the deck ever been sealed? Is there old sealer that needs to be stripped and reapplied?Do I have all the chemicals, tools and equipment required for this project?( we will include a sample list at the end of this article)Is there any damaged or rotted wood that needs to be replaced?( Now is a good time to measure.)Are the any missing or loose bolts, nails or screws?Are there any adjacent bushes or plants that need to be protected?Are there any electrical appliances, outlets, light fixtures or telephone jacks?Note: these will have to be sealed water tight. Remember water and electricity is a dangerous combination.
Decks in upscale neighborhoods will probably contain most of these challenges. Make sure the circuit breakers will be accessible to you prior to starting.BeginningOk you've cleared everything from the deck and placed it far enough to be out of harms way.
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