Wood Deck Maintenance

By Tim Gilliam

There is a misperception in the wood decking industry that when it comes to wood deck care the guy who builds your wood deck is going to maintain your wood deck. When a contractor builds a wood deck it is usually assumed that he knows how to care for it. But most often this is not the case. There are many different types of woods that are used for outdoor decking these days. From Ipe wood to Teak wood and Mahogany wood.

Find an expert with many years of experience working with exotic hardwoods and who knows the weathering characteristics of each wood. When a new deck is done it needs to be finished right away. Many contractors and deck builders know how to build an awesome wood deck but most of the time they have no understanding about how to properly caring for your wood deck. . A professional will work with your contractor to provide you the best care for your wood deck and help you maintain the elegant texture and color of your wood deck for its whole life.

Brazilian Ironwood or Ipe wood as it is sometimes called is very thick exotic hardwood. Ipe wood is very high in natural oil which makes it resistant to the harmful effects of the sun and weather. Nevertheless, keeping this woods natural color is not easy. That is why it is very important for you to hire a expert to maintain your Ipe wood deck, so you can protect your investment.

Lots of deck care products on the market that say they are the best for Ipe wood. Very few of them are actually very good in preserving the color and texture of your wood. Specialist will narrow down the best products on the market for you to keep your decks original beauty. Deck care products like to say how easy it is for you to apply their products on your wood deck and how their products will keep your wood deck looking like new.

It's not as easy as the majority wood deck products say. There are a number of factors to think about before you apply any finish on a wood surface. If the wood is weather-beaten, has it correctly been prepped? If the surface is new, has it properly been prepped? What is the best way to apply the product? What temperature is best for application? What kind of clean up does the product require? All of these questions need to be answered before you apply any wood deck products to your deck. A specialist will take the problem out of you becoming a slave to your wood deck surface. Let a specialist maintain your wood deck surface and it will last you a long, long, long time. - 30228

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