About wood care

Your wooden deck or fence is a big investment. Cleaning and sealing it properly will extend its life and make it a source of pride for you and your family. No matter the type of wood, sticking to a scheduled maintenance program with New Again Deck Renewal will ensure that your deck stays beautiful.

How to protect your deck

In addition to having your deck professionally cleaned and sealed, you can help protect your investment with some simple tips:
  • Place flower planters on small cement blocks rather than directly on your deck, where they trap moisture and dirt.
  • If you have a grill, use a grease catcher. Grease stains can be difficult to remove.
  • Don’t let leaves collect on your deck, because they can leave stains.
  • If you have a new deck, have it cleaned to kill mildew spores in the wood, remove surface impurities that keep sealers from penetrating, and then protect it with a waterproof sealer.
  • Don’t apply paint or a solid stain to your deck, because they peel and require a lot of maintenance.
  • Professional cleaning and sealing with the proper products and tools can reduce the need for cleaning and refinishing to every two or three years instead of every year.
For more information, please contact us at
info@newagaindeck.com or 952-934-4465.

Why decks need refinishing

Weather can be devastating to wood. Rain and dew are quickly absorbed by unprotected wood, causing it to swell. When the sun dries the wood, it shrinks. These swelling and shrinking cycles cause wood to warp, crack, and gray, leading to premature aging and the need for replacement.

Some people believe that pressure-treated wood is weatherproofed, but it isn’t. In fact, pressure treatment actually makes the wood even more porous.

Weather is even harder on decks than on other types of wooden structures. This is because decks are horizontal and allow water to pool on their surface; the moisture attracts pollen and fungal spores, which cause discoloration. Decks are also subject to 50 percent more sunlight than structures with vertical surfaces and have to handle foot traffic.

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New Again Deck Renewal
PO Box 44277
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
ph: 952-934-4465
fax: 952-487-4009
info@newagaindeck.com
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