Anyone that has a deck will know how useful they are for outdoors entertaining or relaxing and how they add value to the home. Over time, decks can turn grey or look otherwise damaged if they are not properly maintained so regular deck sealing and finishing is vital. Read on for more.

Your deck needs to be properly sealed and finished for a variety of reasons. Sealing the deck protects the deck against the effects of weather and also protects it from dirt, mould, algae, and other things that can damage the surface of the deck. The finishing enhances the natural beauty of the deck, bringing out the colours in the timber.

Deck sealing and finishing is done using special timber oil or sealer which is applied by a professional after the deck has been thoroughly cleaned of dirt and other contaminants which can affect the deck’s final finish.

Deck sealing and finishing can be done by your specialist deck company or by a carpenter at the time of construction, or if you have an existing deck that needs to be sealed, you may be well served by enlisting the services of a professional wood cleaning contractor. The professional should be appropriately qualified and licensed and be experienced at cleaning, sealing and finishing decks.