Brighten, restore, protect — wood-safe methodology.
Wood-safe cleaning with brightener pre-treatment, low-pressure rinse, sand-and-prep, hand-applied stain or sealant. Cedar, pine, pressure-treated lumber, ipe, mahogany, and composite materials all handled differently.
Backyard decks, deck rails, pergolas, gazebos, dock structures, outdoor stairs.
Cleaning every 12-18 months. Stain refresh every 24-36 months depending on stain type and sun exposure.
Stain application guaranteed against peeling and uneven absorption for 24 months on Sunshine-prepped surfaces.
Yes — always. Stain applied over dirt or weathered wood doesn't bond properly and fails within months. The right sequence is clean, brighten, dry 48-72 hours, sand-and-prep, then stain. Most stain failures come from skipping the prep.
Solid stain: 4-7 years typical. Semi-transparent stain: 2-3 years. Clear sealant: 1-2 years. South and west-facing decks fade faster than shaded ones. We recommend the stain type that matches your deck's exposure and your refresh-frequency tolerance.
Composite decking generally doesn't need or accept traditional stain. It does need cleaning — algae, mold, and pollen buildup come off with soft-wash chemistry. Some composite manufacturers approve specific colorant products; we follow manufacturer guidance per material.
High-pressure spray on wood causes splintering, raised grain, and surface erosion. We use low-pressure rinse only on wood — the actual cleaning is done by brightener chemistry, not water force. This is why wood deck cleaning is a soft-wash discipline.
Family-owned by Mark since 2004. 4.9★ on Google with 171+ reviews. ARMA-approved methodology. $1M insured. Built like a careful local crew, not a splash-and-go franchise.
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