Decktek Coating - Deck Restoration in Prescott

As we transition into Fall, you might be thinking that now is a great time to prepare that old deck of yours for the harsh winter cold. Snow sitting on top of it for days at a time could really damage the wood and lead to rot or instability. Decktek Coating, deck restoration and refinishing in Prescott, suggests that if you haven't cleaned, maintained, or refinished your deck recently, it might be time. Some general maintenance you can do to help your deck survive the cold months (and even prep for a refinishing, if needed) is to thoroughly sweep the deck and give it a good rinsing. Make sure to remove any debris stuffed in the gaps between the boards. If you find yourself sweeping up “peelings”, you might be due for a deck refinishing. Now would also be a good time to tighten any screws that have popped up or become loose, and to re-secure any wobbling railing or boards. Make sure to occasionally move anything sitting on the deck to avoid discoloring. Trim any nearby bushes to av...

Do you remember the days of family barbecues out back on the deck when you were young? Ah, the smell of the charcoal, and the taste of the burgers, running barefoot across the boards. Have you thought of building one for your family, or maybe you are fixing up the old deck from your past? Have you considered if you are going to stain or paint it? Decktek Coating, your local deck restoration company in Prescott, would like to help you decide. Are you going to use paint or stain? When building s new deck, or sanding down the old surface and starting over, you should apply some kind of finish to protect your investment. The finish you use will determine the time between maintenance needed to keep it looking beautiful. Both paint and stain can give you a deck that lasts years longer than it would if left untreated. These finishes make the wood less water absorbent, causing the wood to stay dry on the inside. These products also help protect against damage from the sun. Here we share ...

It's that time of year in Prescott when we can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors from our deck. Right now, the best time is in the evening when we can watch a few thunderstorms roll in. What better way to enjoy those evenings is there, when we can relax on a deck that is well cared for . Decktek Coating in Prescott has a complete list of how to do it, and how to do it right 5 STEPS TO RESTORING YOUR DECK BEFORE STARTING Always hose down your deck first, before applying cleaners or strippers to the surface. The water acts as a barrier to prevent any of these chemicals from penetrating too deeply into the wood. It's only the surface you are cleaning. Product residue like bleach can and will shorten the life of your deck. APPLY CLEANERS Using high concentrations of chlorine bleach (sodium hydroxide) is not the best method of cleaning your deck. Yes it will kill mold and mildew and brighten the wood, but at the expense of damaging the fibers of the wood. Chlorine blea...