Deck Cleaning

The forces of weather can be devastating to wood. Rain, snow, and morning dew are quickly absorbed by unprotected wood, causing it to swell. The dampness attracts pollen and fungal spores which collect and cause ugly discoloration. When the sun’s heat dries the wood, it shrinks. These cycles of wet and dry, swelling and shrinking cause wood to warp, split, crack, and become unattractive.

Pressure-treated does not mean weatherproofed

The majority of decks are made with pressure-treated wood. Pressure-treated wood is protected against wood rot and termites, but pressure treating can't give the wood protection against the weather.

Redwood and cedar decks need protection too.

Many people spend a lot of time and money building beautiful wooden decks, only to see them turn prematurely gray. With expensive woods, like redwood or cedar, this can occur within 30 days. Beyond needing protection against the weather, these decks must be sealed from the suns UV rays as well. That is why Rolling Suds uses sealants and stains which contain UV protection to help prevent premature graying and cracking.

Rolling Suds will clean your deck, removing mold, algae, dirt, and UV damaged wood fibers.

Most decks need to be stripped to remove old sealants and stains. Rolling Suds uses a chemical stripper that is safe for surrounding plants.

Solid stains and painted decks - where you cannot see the wood grain - are not easily stripped.

These decks need prep cleaning. This process can be used on plastic and composite decks without causing damage. Prep cleaning removes mold, mildew, and dirt but does not remove stains, paints, or sealants.

All decks should have a sealant or stain applied to protect them from rain and sun. We at Rolling Suds are experts at using all types of sealants and stains for your deck.