Solid Stain Watersealant by Sherwin Williams, SuperDeck product, Richmond, VA

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Today it is early March and we have begun to have warmer days in Richmond, VA. How warm? In the mid 60's. But, that is perfect for us! Wood Decks and Wood Fences can be pressure-washed and sealed in these warmer temperatures. And, that is exactly what we have been doing!

This pretty deck was small, but the customer in the Wellesley Subdivision in Richmond, VA, wanted a contemporary look to her back deck. We gave it a good washing, stained it using Sherwin Williams solid stain, and the finish was quite lovely. 

Solid Colors, like these from Sherwin Williams are wonderful for old wood that is very worn. A solid stain can last for five years and you have a great variety of colors to choose from. I particularly like the solid stains from Sherwin Williams.

We use the Sherwin Williams Super Deck product quite often for older wood. The cleaning process is less intense, and easier on the wood.

If you decide that you do not want to do this kind of work yourself, please give us a call at (804)585-8016 and ask for a free quote. If you just have questions about your project, give us a call and we can give you some pointers. Visit our website at, www.southernhomedeck.com and take a look at the various projects that we have photographs of. 

 

Aggregate Concrete Cleaning with Professional strength Acrylic Water Sealant "Vocomp-20" by Meadows in Richmond, Virginia, www.southernhomedeck.com

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All Aggregate Concrete Surfaces should be routinely cleaned to remove mold and mildew. After cleaning, a quality Acrylic or Petroleum-based water sealant should be used to protect concrete from moisture. Concrete must be dry before applying petroleum-based products. Acrylic water sealants may be applied to a lightly moist surface. 

After the sealant has dried, water is kept above the concrete's surface, as a layer of water-sealant creates a protective barrier. More expensive water sealants like Meadows or Sonneborn are generally going to be petroleum-based. These products will leave a shiny finish on concrete. Some call the appearance a "wet-look". This is beautiful, but it can be slippery sometimes when wet. 

Acrylics are not very noticeable, unless water splatters overtop the concrete surface. Then, some amount of pooling will be obvious. Moisture that seeps deep into the hair-line cracks can destablize the dirt under the concrete slab. This can potentially cause uneveness in driveway slabs. Seal concrete every three years to reduce the potential for cracking. 

(804)585-8016

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Richmond, VA 23220

 

Repairing a Wood Deck and Pressure-washing old wood to make it look new in Richmond, Virginia www.southernhomedeck.com

 

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(804)585-8016

Richmond, VA 23220

Pressure-washing and Staining wood decks. Simple carpentry and repair of wood decks.

If you have a wood deck on the back of your home, more than likely at some point, you are going to take a look at it and realize that you have a couple of wood boards that need to be replaced. You probably were planning to do the work yourself, but got really busy with "life" and here it is four years later and the wood is gray, mold and mildew are growing all over it, and you remember being told that it should have water sealant on it, but you never got around to that either. 

That is where we come in. We make old decks look new again! We identify warped wood, or wood that is splitting or cracking and replace those old wood boards with new select wood. We replace your old wood with the finest, Select, freshly-milled wood. This is wood that contains no moisture and can be sealed within a few days, not months.

Then, we speak to you the customer and determine what type of sealant you are looking for. We have products we use everyday, like Sherwin Williams Super Deck, Ready Seal, or Cabot Australian Timber oil. We ask important questions about how you want the wood to look when the work is completed. We help you decide what product looks best for your situation and what you are looking for.

In a few days, you are left with a beautiful wood finish that you will be able to enjoy with family and friends at your next backyard barbeque!

Give us a call for your next project in Richmond, Virginia at (804)585-8016. Visit our website at www.southernhomedeck.com

Pressure-washing wood decks, Staining wood decks, Carpentry for wood decks

We make your wood deck beautiful again.

Be Careful Not To Pressure-wash Wood too close! Splintering can occur!

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Southern Home in Richmond, Virginia 23220

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Above is an example of how somebody can get too close to wood on a deck or fence when they are Pressure-washing the wood. This is not a wanted outcome. You should be cleaning wood using a 25 degree tip. If you are inexperienced and you cut into your wood or somebody else's, you are going to need to fix a mistake like this. The only way is to use a 80 grit piece of sandpaper and when the wood is dry, lightly sand.

This kind of damage can be repaired with simple sanding. If the cuts were much deeper, there may be a need to replace the wood board where the damage occurred. All wood should be cleaned gently and efficiently, and the best way to do that is by applying gentle pressure during the cleaning process, using proper soaps and light chemicals, and then finishing with a high-quality water sealant.

Accidents do happen! The important thing to know is that an accident can be repaired, and understand that all wood can be made to look completely new again. Take a deep breath, shake off any negative feelings, and soon you will be enjoying a beautiful wood deck!

If you do not want to risk damaging your wood from the beginning of your project, please visit our website at www.southernhomedeck.com and talk to us about how we can make your wood look like new again. Or, talk to us about one of the fabulouse wood sealants or stains that we would recommend using on your wood deck or fence.

Thompson't Harvest Gold Deck sealant/ stain, applied by Southern Home Renovations, Richmond, VA, 804-585-8016

Thompson's Water Sealant/Stain: Harvest Gold

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This is a great product. It is hard to apply, but it looks great! And, it is a strong sealant that should last at least three years on the floor and five on the pickets. 

Work done by Southern Home, Richmond, VA, 804-585-8016

Cleaning a Wooden Deck by "Southern Home Wood Deck" or Southern Home Renovations in Richmond, VA

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Southern Home Wood Deck Refinishing, House Pressure-washing, Deck and Fence

Cleaning and Sealing. Richmond, VA (804) 585-8016

Recently, I received a call from a customer who lived in Midlothian, VA. He asked if myself and my crew would be interested in replacing rotten wood on his wooden deck, cleaning it and restoring the original beauty of the wood. I assured him that I was capable of providing him with my wood deck refinishing service. My crew got to this project and you can see how nice it looked when completed. 

Please, give us a call or visit our website to see the other great projects that Southern Home does on a daily basis. The very last picture was shot by my customer. He was excited about how well his deck project turned out and he bought a new patio set and snapped a good picture for our record books! Thanks, really happy customer, you made my work look better than in person!

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Staining a Wood Fence, www.southernhomedeck.com, Richmond, VA 23225, Woodland Heights

Cleaning and Sealing a wooden fence in Woodland Heights, Richmond, VA. The Ready Seal, Cedar Stain was used to create continuity in the look of an old wooden fence and a new fence structure. 

Southern Home Pressure Washing and Staining created a beautiful look that our customers are very proud of. The Ready Seal sealant contains oils that help reinvigorate the integrity of the dried wood. 

Please, call: 804-585-8016 and have Southern Home, professionally clean and seal your new or older wooden fence to make it look new again and to protect it for several years.