Every year home owners have to think about cleaning the deck - again - and preparing it for use in the warm months. With the right tools, this yearly project will not be an issue for you! A deck is a horizontal surface, meaning it absorbs maximum sun damage. The sun's UV rays break down the lignin in the wood, weakening it and making cleaning it a little more tricky than throwing any old bleach on it. Also, wood often has a certain amount of grime or mildew on it from water.
For asphalt driveways, stubborn stains like tire marks, oil and grease are common and the usual surface cleaners might not be able to remove them. Commercial chemicals and detergents that are specially formulated for use in a pressure washer and designed specifically for asphalt must be used.The safety of the person or persons doing the cleaning must have the foremost consideration. Appropriate safety equipment and harnesses such as goggles, steel-toed safety boots, long pants, and long sleeve shirts must be worn. This is to ensure the body; especially the eyes are protected from harm when using high pressure cleaning equipment. Before starting with the job, protect or cover up nearby electrical equipments, electronic devices and other items that are prone to damage when wet. Ensure all lighting fixtures, electrical outlets and jacks are either removed or completely covered & sealed to make them waterproof. Always remember that the water jet from pressure washers are powerful enough to hurt or even kill, so avoid pointing your pressure washer tip to anyone. Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer when using chemicals or detergents and make sure that they are suitable for pressure washer use. When working on high places, never pressure wash while standing on a ladder.1) Engine coolant:Q: Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Also, your stain should be water-based and deep penetrating, meaning that it should not, absolutely should not be a stain that merely sits on the top of the deck. These stains trap in water vapors and actually promote water damage to your deck. A penetrating wood stain goes deep into the wood through the pores due to a smaller molecular make up and allows vapors to move freely through the wood, never trapping them inside to cause their problems. In conclusion, when looking for a stain it should be a water-based epoxy sealer with completely synthetic resins and should only be applied after cleaning the deck with an oxygen bleach.
Author: Clay Lamb
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