This will be my first big restoration project of the season and it’s looks to be a real kick in the pants! The deck is Alaskan Cedar. This will be my first cedar project…deck has little to no failing finish present. There is the large main deck and two other decks (split-level) on the side. The gazebo is really something to behold. I had been eying this project for the last couple of seasons and finally go into production next week.
Cleaning: My initial approach was to go sodium percarb on the cleaning. However, I’m beginning to think the bleach route may make the most sense considering the presence of fungus on this deck. Bleach makes me somewhat uneasy about all that surrounding vegetation...maybe i'm over reacting though.
Sealing: Torn between AC and RS for the sealing. Still pondering this decision. This promises to be a portfolio project and I really want it to look smashing. Deck has not been cleaned or sealed in 4-5 years. This may weigh heavy into my selection on which sealer to use. Just love my RS but have to say that I was impressed by AC in a heartwood project a couple months back.
Homeowner wants the deck to look more “gold” on the color scale.
I’d love some input from all you East-Coast Woodies on this Cedar project... Any last minute advice always appreciated…
This will be my first big restoration project of the season and it’s looks to be a real kick in the pants! The deck is Alaskan Cedar. This will be my first cedar project…deck has little to no failing finish present. There is the large main deck and two other decks (split-level) on the side. The gazebo is really something to behold. I had been eying this project for the last couple of seasons and finally go into production next week.
Cleaning: My initial approach was to go sodium percarb on the cleaning. However, I’m beginning to think the bleach route may make the most sense considering the presence of fungus on this deck. Bleach makes me somewhat uneasy about all that surrounding vegetation...maybe i'm over reacting though.
Sealing: Torn between AC and RS for the sealing. Still pondering this decision. This promises to be a portfolio project and I really want it to look smashing. Deck has not been cleaned or sealed in 4-5 years. This may weigh heavy into my selection on which sealer to use. Just love my RS but have to say that I was impressed by AC in a heartwood project a couple months back.
Homeowner wants the deck to look more “gold” on the color scale.
I’d love some input from all you East-Coast Woodies on this Cedar project... Any last minute advice always appreciated…
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