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Don't Make a Big Mistake
That Could Cost You Your Deck! |
Every spring, homeowners begin their annual homage to
maintenance including deck power washing. And each year, homeowners
take on the challenge of DIY deck cleaning and end up with damaged wood.
Why should I hire a professional pressure washing service to wash my deck?
Why?
The biggest problem is that, in general, people don't know about wood,
wood products or how not to harm them. A deck is a horizontal surface,
which means it absorbs the maximum sun damage.
Strong UV rays from the sun cause puckers within the lignin’s found in the wood,
weakening it and making cleaning a little more difficult. Direct sun
also causes wood decks to turn grayish, which is a sign that your deck
contains damage. This is one of the reasons
decks require a seal that has sunscreen.
If
the deck has prior damage, you won't want to use household bleach or
pressure that's too powerful, which can further weaken the wood fibers
and create vulnerable spots that are prone to mold and mildew. In fact,
Clorox bleach is rarely used these days on wood decks.
Instead, chlorine bleach is used. But keep in mind, chlorine is just as
caustic and causes burning or allergic reactions to the skin, not to
mention too much can also damage wood.
By utilizing expert
Alpharetta pressure washing services homeowners will know if their wood
deck has underlying damage, requires specific chemicals or if the wood
deck requires sealing.
Finally, wood decks are the perfect environment for a number of issues:
- Insects: wood serves as a refuge for insects that breed inside since the larvae are nutrients and wood provides ideal protection.
- The slits: wood joints should be sealed with masonry to
prevent dirt and moisture from settling inside. Otherwise, over time the
wood will become severely impaired.
- Wood rot: the most common places wood begins to rot is in the wood joints, with masonry that is not sealed in untreated wood.
Homeowners looking to curb exterior expenses should never ignore deck power washing, as it can cause long-term damage.
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