James 624 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 In the last two days I recieved 5 new deck referrals that were built in the fall. I love new decks!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Let me tell ya. Port Orford cannot be cleaned with a pre-carb. It will raise the grain. That photo was 4 years ago. I thought it was funny then more funny now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Ummmmm.... raise the grain? I don't think so. That would be your improper use of a power washer, not your chem. Chems can damage wood, but it takes pressure to cause that kind of damage. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 The questions are funny'er. Of course it's Ready Seal L.brown like I said. I have other funny picture's. I could start a series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 You should post some more of them. We don't get to see your handiwork that often. Show us! :) Please... :) Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Beth Ive talked about this before many times. Why I started to use bleach. This deck was cleaned with no pressure. You are incorrect in what you stated. Pre-carbs will lift up the wood fibers on cedar and soft woods. Thats why you have to buff the wood some times. With bleach I just kill the mildew. It take's allot of skill and knowledge of the type wood and chems to develope these technique's. Port orford cedar is the most difficult I deal with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Jim, I am not disagreeing that chems can damage wood. Reread my post. I agree. However, the most common example of raised grain, is from excess use of force or pressure. From what I am reading, it sounds more like you are referring to when a deck needs defelting, which is not the same thing. You can have a fuzzy deck and not feel a huge difference in the grain. Beth p.s. no...I'm not wrong, too much pressure sure does tear up wood.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 FullBlast 14 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Show us some funny pics James, Please!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 ok , but this not the case or example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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