Prepping Your Patio or Fence for a Stain

When it comes to wood fencing and patios, nothing looks better than a fresh coat of stain. If your patio or fencing structure is looking worn and weathered, it’s likely time to pull out the stain bucket. But before you let your brush hit the bucket, you’ll want to get your surfaces pressure washed. Pressure washing your wooden surface prepares the pores of the wood and cleans the surface of any debris that’s caked on over the years. Opening Up Wood Pores Wood is porous; it absorbs liquids. That’s why some staining jobs take a few coats to get the look you’re seeking. Since wood is porous, any liquid that’s coated on the surface will make it’s way deeper into the core of the wood, and there it will dry and stay. With a power washing job, your wood’s pores open up a bit, allowing for more stain once the wood has dried. With more stain, your stain job will penetrate further into the surface of the wood, leaving you with more thoroughly stained wood that lasts longer. Ridding Your Wood of Debris You simply do not want to

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Prepping Your Patio or Fence for a Stain2020-03-10T18:50:10-04:00

Spring Cleaning for Patio Time

Spring is in the air! With temps on the rise here in Charlotte, now’s the perfect time to prep for outdoor barbecues by getting your patio and deck cleaned! As the summer months are on their way, and winter’s on its way out, now’s the perfect time for spring cleaning; and it’s the optimum time to regain your outdoor domain: Your patio and deck. Weather, Dirt, Grime, and Mold Throughout the year, your deck and patio are subject to weather, dirt, grime, and mold. It’s inevitable, and it can leave your deck and patio looking poorer than perfect. As visitors track mud around your property, the wind kicks up dirt, bird droppings accumulate, and mold seals it all in; your deck and patio can turn into a veritable pigsty. Pressure washing gets rid of it all. Refinishing Your Deck While power washing can make your patio look brand new, you may need to refinish your deck to reclaim its full luster. Pressure cleaning is an excellent solution, and it’s the perfect way to prepare your deck for its next coat of finish. Simply give the pros here at Big

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Spring Cleaning for Patio Time2020-03-18T02:30:01-04:00