How To Choose A Professional Deck Cleaner

If you are like most people you do not have the time to refinish your deck every year. You want to hire a deck cleaner to come out and get the wood ready for the upcoming season. Here are some things you should look for in a professional deck cleaning company. How much experience they have is important. A pro does not need to have ten or even five years experience to be qualified to clean your deck. A minimal of two years is probably a safe target range.

What type of deck cleaner does the contractor use? Contractors that use over the counter deck cleaners sold in Home Depot or Lowe’s are probably newbies to the field of deck restoration and refinishing. There are far safer and more effective wood cleaning products than one containing bleach. How much pressure a company uses to clean the wood is also important. A professional grade deck cleaning agent does the work for you. There is never a need for high pressure washing. The usual requisites of having the right amount of liability insurance and workmen’s comp also apply. Do a follow up check on a contractor. Just because he shows you a policy does not mean it is current. The last thing to look for in a professional deck cleaning company is references. Companies that have been around for awhile have large customer databases. Ask the contractor if you can speak to a couple of them.

Replacement Windows

Replacement Windows Can Make Your Couch and Flooring Live Longer

Replacement windows can block out the harmful UV rays that fade you carpet, hardwood floors, furniture, and window coverings. Since 85% of a new window is the glass area, you should focus on the glass when shopping for windows. A standard double pane window lets in 63% of the harmful UV rays. A double pane window with a Low E coating lets in 53%. A window with E-Max triple pane glass only lets in 5%, the other 95% have to look for another home to fade.

Take a look around your home and you will see how the UV rays have faded your interior surfaces. Since your home is your biggest investment, protecting it and it’s contents is very important. E-Max triple pane windows are only available through a Park Avenue Replacement Window Dealer. In the MA & RI area FHI Windows is the only authorized dealer. If you live in other areas of the country feel free to contact FHI Windows and they can find you a local dealer.

Deck Cleaning Maintenance

Having your wood deck properly maintained every couple of years is a wonderful way to protect its beauty and value. Some people neglect their wood deck so long that it becomes an eye sore. A deck that is cleaned and sealed properly, with the right equipment and chemicals, will remain in good condition for several years. To keep the deck looking good all the time, maintenance is recommended every couple of years. Maintenance methods will differ with every contractor but normally it will involve a light washing and then a re-seal of the horizontal surfaces like the floor and top hand rail. Every second maintenance coat, or every fourth year, the entire deck is re-coated including the vertical surfaces like the spindles and rim joist. Being on a deck cleaning maintenance schedule like this will insure a beautiful looking deck that your family can enjoy for years to come.