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...

Protecting our decks and railings from the elements is important, but too often we overlook items like vegas and beams. These are important structural supports for our homes. We not only want them to look architecturally pleasing but also protect them from the elements as well. Decktek Coating, a local service provider of wood and deck restoration in Prescott , offers the following about sealing vegas and beams from water intrusion and potential wood rot. The bottom mounting location for vegas and beams is often overlooked. Sealing up the gap between the vega and the mortar is important in the prevention of wood rot. Another area that is often overlooked is the cracks and splits that occur at the bottom of the mounting location as well. These open cracks allow water in around the base of the vega, overtime deteriorating the wood. BEST PRACTICE FOR SEALING There is a right and wrong way for sealing these cracks. The wrong way is to think you can simply take a caulking gun and fi...

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...