Deck and Fence Cleaning in Port Huron MI

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Deck and Fence Cleaning in Port Huron MI

Why does a wooden fence need to be cleaned?

Unlike vinyl and steel, wood is organic with a vulnerability to bacteria and insects. As time moves forward the vulnerablilites will cause the wood to first change color then progressing to organic growth like moss and lychens. As the wood becomes further and further decayed the wood will reach a point it starts falling apart. Once the wood is decayed to a certian point there is no saving it, its important to maintain your fence and deck before it reaches that point. Thats where the fence and deck cleaning experts in Port Huron, PowerPros L.L.C will provide a softwash solution to increase the life and look of your fence and deck.

When we clean fences and decks in Port Huron, Ft Gratiot and the surrounding area we typically start with removing the growth. Removing growth from wood is arguably the most important step in prepping wood for paint/stain. Check out this article for more info. Killing the growth isnt as easy as it sounds, you cant just pour bleach or round up on the wood. This will lead to the wood spintering and the fibers seperating leaving you with a surface that has irrepripable damage. PowerPros uses a specific blend of chemicals to soak into the wood killing organic growth but reducing the damage done to the stucture of the wood. Once the growth is removed we then move to the prep stage. We prep the wood with a mix of chemicals that will reduce the "Furring" of the wood as well as bring back that fresh wood look(goodbye grey wood). The best part....the chemical mixture we use also brings the wood to more a neutral PH allowing for paint and stain to be accepted better by the surface of wood.

Does prepping wood really matter when it comes to painting or staining?

When you paint your house do you prep the walls? Do you sand uneven spots, prime unpainted areas and even clean stains before your paint? Now imagine your walls had organic growth on them, do you think it would be smart to skip the prep, probably not. Its not easy or cheap to paint so take the time to get the surface prepared and get a better return on your investment. The paint will cover more area, look better and last longer(not mention it will be under warranty). With the rising price of lumber and materials its a no brainer to invest in something that will increase the maintnence interval of your wood projects.

Why should I choose PowerPros to clean, paint or stain my wood project?

PowerPros strives to fix what can be fixed instead of buying new. Our goal is to make the best of what you have, if you want a new fence stained or painted we are glad to help. Old and weathered wood may need more attention but the return on investment is usually better when compared to the cost of replacing lumber. Of course things such as age, condition and type of wood all play a role when we determine if the wood can be saved and if we think its worth your investment. If your concerned about the condition of your fence or deck, give PowerPros a call or email us..

If you dont see your surface or problem listed their is still a good chance we can help. Request a quote below or give us a call at (810)-242-3974

Providing the Port Huron area with power washing and soft washing services.