Is It Time to Restain your Deck? How to Tell
Restaining your wooden or composite deck is an important part of keeping it maintained and looking its best. At SEAL-A-DECK we want to help our customers understand the complexities of owning a deck and keeping it in tip-top condition. You may not think about staining as an important piece of deck maintenance, but as Deck Magazine says “stains do help against both, but long-term protection depends on proper preparation and reapplication”. Here is the way to figure out if it’s time to restain your deck and what you can do to keep up the maintenance.
Why Restain?
Just like any part of your home, your deck will need maintenance from time to time. From the moment your deck is constructed, it will take a beating from Mother Nature. From UV rays to rain, or even dirt and grime, the wood fibers are exposed and begin to break down over time. Wood stain is a great way to seal in the wood and protect it from the elements. Restaining is recommended at least every year to preserve the function and beauty of the natural wood of your deck.
The Moisture Test
Before you call in the experts to restain, there is an easy way to tell if restaining is necessary for your outdoor living space. For this simple test, all you will need is a cup of water and your deck. With the cup, drip a few drops of the water onto the surface of the deck. You will be looking for whether or not the water is absorbed into the wood. If the water droplets stay on top of the wood then your deck is sufficiently stained and does not need another treatment. If the water absorbs in any way and leaves a water ring on the material, then you need to call in a professional deck contractor for staining services.
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SEAL-A-DECK’s Advantage Plan
If your deck failed the moisture test chances are that staining needs to happen sooner rather than later. For most people, unplanned repair and/or maintenance costs can be an unwelcome surprise. For our customer, SEAL-A-DECK offers the Advantage Plan that will save you money while getting the deck repairs you need. Our Advantage Plan is an easy way to get the service you need when you need it and at a set price. This plan gives you yearly deck washing and inspection starting at just $249 per year. This gives you a savings of over $150 as an Advantage Plan member and no surprises. You will receive discounts on staining services and any other necessary repairs each year.
Ready to Get Started?
SEAL-A-DECK touts many happy customers across Massachusetts, South New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. We would love for you to be part of that group. Our experienced technicians are standing by to complete your free estimate at your leisure. Give us a call today at 1-877-SEALADECK or complete our instant quote form on the website to have your information quickly at your fingertips. Let’s get your deck in the perfect condition for outdoor living and entertainment.
