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Decks and Fences
Decks have allowed us to now move the living outdoors. While some decks are made with the composite woods that are available, the majority of decks are made with traditional wood types - redwood and cedar which contains natural preservatives and pine which is pressure-treated with a pesticide to give it insect and decay-blocking power.
Good quality woods will last forty years or so before there is any substantial decay. However discoloration and splintering can begin after only a few months if it is not maintained. Decks and fences that are not maintained don't immediately fall down or rot away - they simply get dirty and dingy looking and the surface will become much rougher much sooner. Splinters and slick surfaces are a common problem with wood decks that are not properly maintained. So Property Solutions suggests a maintenance program to extend the life of your deck or fence and allow you to continue living outdoors.
The ideal time to seal your deck is to have it sealed as soon as it becomes stabilized within its environment. Prior to sealing your deck it needs to be thoroughly cleaned removing all of the dirt, algae, moss and other organic matter. And then it is important to continue with a maintenance program that will allow you years of enjoyment. Homeowners can do this task themselves but often don't do it as well as a professional. Property Solutions has the experience to guide you in choosing the solution that is best fitted to your needs.
Good quality woods will last forty years or so before there is any substantial decay. However discoloration and splintering can begin after only a few months if it is not maintained. Decks and fences that are not maintained don't immediately fall down or rot away - they simply get dirty and dingy looking and the surface will become much rougher much sooner. Splinters and slick surfaces are a common problem with wood decks that are not properly maintained. So Property Solutions suggests a maintenance program to extend the life of your deck or fence and allow you to continue living outdoors.
The ideal time to seal your deck is to have it sealed as soon as it becomes stabilized within its environment. Prior to sealing your deck it needs to be thoroughly cleaned removing all of the dirt, algae, moss and other organic matter. And then it is important to continue with a maintenance program that will allow you years of enjoyment. Homeowners can do this task themselves but often don't do it as well as a professional. Property Solutions has the experience to guide you in choosing the solution that is best fitted to your needs.
