Your deck will lose its brilliance. Applying a quality deck stain may substantially improve the appearance of your deck, giving it a subtle tint and glossy surface that adds to the curb appeal. However, even the greatest deck stain has a shelf life. The finish will degrade and fade over time due to sun exposure. When this occurs, a fresh coat of stain can instantly restore your deck’s luster. If you opt to leave your deck alone, expect the color and luster to gradually fade until it has a gray-ish, green-ish tone. This coloration (or lack of color) isn’t always a problem on its own, but it’s frequently followed by deterioration, which compromises the integrity of your deck.

Your deck becomes increasingly vulnerable to environmental threats. Deck stain improves the beauty of your deck, but that is not its primary function. Deck stain treatments penetrate the wood’s pores, blocking moisture and microscopic particles while protecting the surfaces from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, bugs, and other environmental dangers. Deck stain can be thought of as an adhesive skin that protects the wood underneath from fracturing, decaying, or coming apart. When this barrier breaks, your hardwood deck is completely exposed to the elements. Wood-boring pests may begin to carve holes in your deck’s boards, moisture from rain and snow will soak into the wood’s pores, causing rot and warping, and intense sunlight will produce permanent discoloration. These concerns will not occur immediately. Depending on the temperature in your area, your deck may withstand such exposure for a long time. Still, keeping a protective layer of stain on your deck reduces all of these hazards and increases its lifespan.

Cleaning the surfaces of your deck will be more difficult for you. The smooth texture of deck stain is an additional benefit. Your deck will become more resilient to dust and grime as well as wetness when it is properly covered. Additionally, you’ll discover that sweeping a stained deck takes little work once the surfaces of your deck become somewhat dirty. However, because dust and debris adhere to the wood’s pores, maintaining a bare deck is more difficult. Staining your deck every two to three years is one approach to handle this periodic deck upkeep and make it simpler on yourself.

Can Your Deck Be Restored Too Late?
You may question if it’s worthwhile to start over if it has been a lot longer than the suggested three years since you last stained your deck. Thankfully, it’s almost never too late to give your deck a new covering unless it’s completely destroyed. Naturally, you may need to do some minor replacements and repairs first. The professionals at Anderson Painting can inspect, fix, prep, and stain your deck if you’re unsure how to properly prepare it for new coatings or how to apply deck stain.

For additional information, contact us at (678)334-0325. We service Cummings, Georgia and surrounding areas with the best staining care…