How to with Deck Redo

We are frequently asked, “can our deck be fixed or do we need to tear down and rebuild?”

Let’s face it, most decks we come across are in need of some good old TLC.  Stain has faded, the deck has become gray, mildew has turned the deck green, the boards are starting to splinter, or the deck just isn’t impressive.

After a quick phone call to Deck ReDo a game plan is established and before you know it the deck looks good as new and you are back on your deck soaking up every short minute that MN summers have to offer.

HOWEVER, some decks are so lucky and major repairs are needed.   Perhaps too many boards have rotted out, support beams are no longer sufficient, or perhaps the deck just isn’t what it could be.

Today I had the pleasure of touring Ugly Deck’s show room and see what they are up to, and I must admit, I liked what I saw!  So many of us enjoy the real cedar decks – the ability to try new stain colors, see true wood grains, and keep the outdoor feel when on the deck.  Others like the lower maintenance of the composite decking.  Whatever it is you fancy, Ugly Deck aka All Seasons Building Company, will help you make the right choice.

So today Deck ReDo gives a big shout out to some guys doing it right – Bill and Josh of Ugly Deck: http://www.uglydeck.com/

As always feel free to contact Deck ReDo with questions or comments, we  are happy to be helpful in any way we can.

Cheers,

Deck ReDo
952-303-1311

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Twp comes in a variety of colors.  The “Main Choices” Below are all able to be mixed, so if you want a little more red, or brown or rust, we can mix and match to create the color you want.  Cedartone is the most popular color as it was developed to bring out some of the natural yellows and slight orange undertones of natural cedar – the most common wood used in MN for decking.

Included below are two slightly different sets of colors as they can vary slightly.  Also please note: the darker colors do get a bit hotter in the summer, this is often overlooked but quickly remembered on those hot July days.

The main choices are:

Cedartone
Honeytone
Rustic
Dark Oak

Some alternate choices:

Redwood – is more red than these depict
Prairie Gray – is much more grey and solid color than these depict

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Cedartone Above

Rustic Above

Honeytone Above

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Although it is not 100% official, Bob Baker of Deck ReNu will be coming out of retirement to lend a hand with sales, project management and even a little deck staining for Deck ReDo.  For all our loyal customers in the combined 20+ years of operations we look forward to a great season of deck restoration, staining and sealing.

As always give us a call or send us an email for all your deck needs.  Servicing Minneapolis and surrounding areas.

Enthusiastically,

Jason Dailey
jason@deckredo.com
Deck ReDo
952-303-1311

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The construction crew has just finished your beautiful new wood deck and winter is fast approaching; now the question is, “How Do I Protect It”.

Stain, Sealers and Preservatives are crucial to keep wood from rotting and keep it looking great.  The stain protects from UV light, Sealers prevent water from rotting the wood, and preservatives help against both – in addition to protection from bugs.  What many homeowners don’t understand is that new wood is not stain ready!

When wood comes out of the Mill there is something known as Mill Glaze left on the boards.  This glaze actually protects the wood from moisture and from penetration – this includes stain! New wood needs a little time to weather outside and in some cases requires the assistance of a mill glaze removing product.  Once the wood has weathered for a length of time (which depends on the elements and amount of sun exposure) the deck still needs to be power-washed and prepped to properly receive and hold the new stain.

Are you a bit skeptical?  Give it a water test.  Sprinkle a few drops of water onto you deck, did it bead up??  If the water beads up and doesn’t sink into the wood in just a couple minutes than it is reasonable to believe that the stain will not adequately penetrate into the wood either.

Feel free to visit our home page and contact us if you have any questions regarding products, length of time to wait to stain, stain suggestions or quotes.  We are happy to be your resource for Deck Maintenance and Protection.

Deck ReDo Team
952-303-1311

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