Do you
feel sad while seeing your faded and lusterless deck, which used to
make you proud once? Well, do not worry; we can help you to restore
its old glory and luster. The major enemies of your redwood deck are
water, ultra-violet rays, insects, and microorganisms like algae,
mildew, etc. We will show you how to fight them back.
Red
wood Deck Preserving is all about cleaning
your wood and then sealing it with wood preservatives to enhance its
longevity. Let us begin with cleaning your wood. It can be easily
carried out by any of these widely used techniques:
- Sand paper cleaning- It is one of the most economical ways of cleaning your wood. Use sand paper of dimensions 80-grit to 120-grit and a sanding block to clean wooden surfaces. An electric sander can make this process much faster.
- Pressure washing- In this, a pressurized stream of water is used to clean up the wooden surfaces from dirt, stains, etc. These machines can be easily purchased or taken on rent by the users.
- Cleaning agents- Here, we use cleaning agents like bleaches, concentrated acids, etc to clean up discolored and dirty wooden surfaces. In case of redwood, oxalic acid is the best choice.
Once your
wooden surface is thoroughly cleaned, it is time to let it
dry for
few days so that wooden preservatives can be applied. Preserving Red wood Deck helps you to add a new
lease of life to your old wooden deck and restores the lost essential
oils, which are vital for your wooden health. You can apply any
wooden preservatives available in the market.
By
following these simple steps, you can easily protect your deck from
degrading further and can help to retain its old glory and shine.
Well, it is time now to start paying attention to your deck before it
is too late to make up for the damage.
