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- How often do I need to
service my deck?
Most weather-proofing should last at least two years.
However, if your deck gets excessive sun (dryness) or no sun
at all (mildew), you may need to service it more often.
If you use a good weather-proofer and your deck gets a good
balance of sun and shade, it could last up to five years.
- How long should I wait
until I weather-proof a new deck?
Most weather-proofing products will not penetrate new pressure
treated wood for 6 months to a year. However, there are
a few products that will penetrate a new deck.
Restore-a-Deck & Dock recommends that you wait at least
4-6 months, depending on the harshness of the weather, before
weather-proofing a deck.
- How can I maintain the good
looks of a newly finished weather-proofing job?
Keep dogs off of the deck because their claws will scratch
down to the surface of the wood. Get an awning to
protect the deck from the sun and rain. Cover the deck
in the winter time to keep the harsh elements from doing their
destruction.
- Why doesn't my deck bead
up?
Decks do not necessarily have to bead up to be well
protected. All of our products are rated very highly by
Consumer Reports, which is the best indication of excellent
protection. In fact, some of the lowest ranked products
bead up the most!
- Does my deck need more than
24 hours to dry after weather-proofing?
While walking on the deck within 24 hours of servicing is
usually possible, it is always a good idea to let it dry at
least 48 hours. Decks that do not get a lot of sun
exposure may need the extra time to dry.
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