Deck Cleaners
St Louis, Missouri

Clean and Seal to Protect Your Deck

If it´s been a couple years since your deck has been cleaned or sealed, you could be overlooking a cost-effective opportunity to extend the life of your deck. Left unchecked, dryrot and weathering can take their toll. It´s estimated that each year approximately three million decks are replaced or repaired due largely to poor maintenance. Not only does this cost you, the homeowner, but there is also an environmental cost in timber that might otherwise have been used differently.

A deck specialist can head off higher costs by saving you time and money now. By evaluating your deck and applying appropriate treatments to clean, treat, and seal your decks against aging, weather, dryrot, and pests, you can extend the life of your deck by many years. He can:

• Clean—Surfaces are cleaned of dirt, debris, and leaves. If powerwashing is indicated, he can wash the surface without damaging the wood. If he sees damage that requires repair, he will point it out to you before too much damage occurs.
• Seal—Decks that have had a chance to weather for a year need to be sealed. A deck specialist is familiar with the types of treatments that work best with different materials and under different conditions.

Get several estimates from vendors to get a good idea of what they suggest doing. If it´s a big job, get references.

Once it´s cleaned and treated, it will be like having a brand new deck!