Richard R.
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I need a little help.
I have a deck scheduled for the 18th of June which a portion of it is about 7 ft off of the ground. There is a large amount of lattice framing the bottom of the deck structure and lattice attached on the outside of the rail and spindles.
Is there anything special that I need to be aware of in the cleaning and sealing process of the lattice that would be any different than the rest of the deck?
Also, as for the cleaning procedure, I have observed many other contractors using a bleach and sodium hydroxide to clean the deck. Does anyone have a special mix that will really deep clean this wood. Also keep in mind that there are a large amount of plants around the deck.
It was sealed with Thompson Water Seal about 3 years ago. I looked at the deck and noticed that severely weather black and green with what appears to be heavy mold and mildew. The owner says she wants the deck just cleaned and sealed.
Could someone tell me what a real good but inexpensive self cleaning procedure that has astonishing out come to it.
The last deck I cleaned I used an olympic deck wash and I don't mind telling you, the outcome wasn't what I expected. I don't know if it was the type of wood or if it was the cleaning chemical itself, but after washing it twice, I still wasn't impressed.
Much Thanks in Advance
Richard R.
I have a deck scheduled for the 18th of June which a portion of it is about 7 ft off of the ground. There is a large amount of lattice framing the bottom of the deck structure and lattice attached on the outside of the rail and spindles.
Is there anything special that I need to be aware of in the cleaning and sealing process of the lattice that would be any different than the rest of the deck?
Also, as for the cleaning procedure, I have observed many other contractors using a bleach and sodium hydroxide to clean the deck. Does anyone have a special mix that will really deep clean this wood. Also keep in mind that there are a large amount of plants around the deck.
It was sealed with Thompson Water Seal about 3 years ago. I looked at the deck and noticed that severely weather black and green with what appears to be heavy mold and mildew. The owner says she wants the deck just cleaned and sealed.
Could someone tell me what a real good but inexpensive self cleaning procedure that has astonishing out come to it.
The last deck I cleaned I used an olympic deck wash and I don't mind telling you, the outcome wasn't what I expected. I don't know if it was the type of wood or if it was the cleaning chemical itself, but after washing it twice, I still wasn't impressed.
Much Thanks in Advance
Richard R.
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