fireandrain 39 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Thought I would go ahead and share some after pics on the redwood deck that was,in fact, 80% lichen and moss, and only 20% wood fiber... Still need to visit the project to snap some more post-ReadySeal pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 BRAVO! Amazing difference. Great work! Beth :banana: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 fireandrain 39 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Thanks Beth, appreciate it. The homeowner had been out of town throughout the entire process, hoping she's pleased when she return this weekend. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 fireandrain 39 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 Funny thing about this one, I never had to open a bottle of bleach to get those blimmy little critters to release from that trellis! Soaked it heavy with Sod. Percarb/Simple Cherry for an hour or so while I was washing the floorboards and the adjacent redwood fence. When it was time to start my 'lichen assault' those critters had been soaking so long they really just came right off. Staining the trellis was more of an event due to all of the nice landscaping below and around the trellis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 CCPC 26 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 Just curious why you didn't post the afters in the same thread as the befores. Besides that, great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 Matt, Those will make terrific portfolio pics, especially that lichen infested pergola. The percarb did a nice job on the redwood. Wish we saw more of it around here, redwood is a real nice looking and workable wood, but virtually non-existent in this area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 Matt, awesome job my friend. Especially in avoiding the bleach monster. This lady is going to fall over when she sees the transformation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 I agree, Rick, that redwood is gorgeous. That must be older growth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 Ken, Yeah, the deck boards look to be 2 x 6. The only redwood we see in these parts are those cheesy hot tub enclosures, with the panels ~ 1/8" thick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 You can't even get Redwood in Maryland anymore. We care for a number of Redwood decks, it's a beautiful wood to work with. Matt's in the middle of Redwood country out there. Beth :cup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 BUNN 34 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 This lady is going to fall over when she sees the transformation. I agree, hopefully she has a soft landing! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 NateF 14 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 That looks amazing!! Good Work. Should be a good pay day for ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 fireandrain 39 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Thanks for the feedback everyone... I appreciate that quite a bit. She phoned me today and referred to me as a "magician"...Guess thats a good sign! 95% of all decks I see are redwood. Really nothing else here in Northern California with the possible exception of the occasional exotic. I love working with redwood. It can fuzz up mighty easy, but has big transformative potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thought I would go ahead and share some after pics on the redwood deck that was,in fact, 80% lichen and moss, and only 20% wood fiber... Still need to visit the project to snap some more post-ReadySeal pics.
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