Wood Deck Quick Tips

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Power Washing Wood Decks

• Mill Glaze – A shiny surface on the wood which comes from the mill when the wood is cut.
• Stripping a Deck – This is done best by sanding and power washing afterwards.
• When Sanding a Deck – There is no need for wood brighteners or cleaning solutions.
• Power Washing After Sanding - A pressure washer between 1000-1200 psi, and use the widest spray nozzle, 40 degree, at 12 inches off the surface of the deck.
• Power Washing with Brighteners and Cleaners - The pressure washer can be between 1500-1800 psi and a 25 degree spray nozzle, 12 inches from the surface.
• Power Washing with Brighteners and Cleaners - For power washing without cleaners a pressure washer of 2000-2500 psi with a 25-15 degree spray nozzle at 8-10 inches from the surface will remove stains, dirt, mildew and a good amount of peeling paint or stains. Repeated washings may be required.