Woodland Hills California Contractor - Prepare Your Home For Spring:Part 3 Wood Decks
After a good cleaning you might consider a Deck Brightener to remove tannin stains, which are dark discolorations from natural grain in the wood. Rinse thoroughly after brightening with a good quality Wood & Deck solution
Make sure the deck surface is clean, dry and in good condition. You may need to wait a few days for the wood to completely dry depending on weather conditions. Cover plants, grass, concrete, trim, and any other areas you don't want staining.
Sealers & Stains:
Sealants come in either water- or oil-based formulas. Professional sealants, which are typically superior, are oil-based. Some sealants contain stain to tint the color of the deck. Sealants with stain don't always deliver a uniform color across the wood, so try some in an out-of-the-way spot to make sure the results match your expectations. Good quality sealants contain ultra-violet sunlight protection to reduce the damaging effects of the sun.
Clean-up: Following label directions, dispose of waste including roller covers and brushes in a water filled container. Seal the container and dispose of it properly.Remember a clean environment is up to all of us.
Woodland Hills California Contractor - Prepare Your Home For Spring:Part 2 Wood Decks
The days are getting longer and we are ready to take advantage of the outdoors, some of us have decks,
This guide will help you understand the need for deck maintenance.
Why Wood Deck Maintenance is Necessary
A large number people living in Woodland Hills California are not treating and sealing their decks. Although untreated decks don't fall down or just rot away quickly. They will simply get dirty and the surface will become much rougher in less time. Splinters are a common problem with wood decks. Another hazard is slick surfaces.
The dirt we see on a poorly maintained deck is actually living organisms. Much like the algae that grow on rocks in a stream, when this material starts growing on a deck it can make the deck very slippery when wet. Cleaning and sealing a deck kills, removes, and slows the return of organic build-up.
What Type of Maintenance is Recommended?
Once a year, the deck should be checked for loose boards and nails that are sticking out. The deck should be thoroughly cleaned, in accordance with the directions that come with the cleaning solution, and resealed. Cleaning involves the removal of dirt, algae, and other organic matter. Reseal by applying a clear or semi-clear liquid sealant to all exposed surfaces. The average home owner can do it themselves, but often don't do as well as a professional Contractor.
Will talk more about sealers and stains in Part: 3
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Woodland Hills California Contractor- Preparing Your home for spring Part 1 :Dry Rot
We had a lot of rain this winter in Woodland Hills California, leaks that are not repaired can lead to Dry Rot.
The typical situations for breeding a healthy crop of wood rot fungus are leaks in roofs, water getting trapped between wood and concrete, siding that is too close to the ground, siding shaded by or in contact with overgrown greenery and wooden posts that have not been treated with a rot-resisting preservative.
The fungus is very resilient and can survive with little or no moisture for a long time... sometimes years... only to become activated again upon contact with water. Fortunately, the growth of the fungus ceases if its water supply is cut off. Once a roof leak is repaired, for example, the progression of the wood rot will stop. Unfortunately, the wood will not heal... the decay is permanent.
Locate the source of the water infiltration, stop it and then make your repairs..
Step 1- In repairing dry rot is to determine the extent of the damage. This isn't always easy. Often the fungus will feed on the interior of the wood, leaving the surface appearance normal. One way to find hidden rot is to poke around with an awl (ice pick) searching for easy penetration large areas may be located by tapping on the surface as if you were looking for a stud, listen for a hollow thump.
Small areas of rot can be dug out and filled.
Exterior wood putty works for small areas. For larger areas, Bondo is a good alternative.
Remember, the cause of dry rot is water.
A good paint job together with good caulking and glazing will prevent it.
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