Hammond Re-Engineered DIY Guides · No. 37
Clean and Seal a Deck
From Graying Wood to Showroom Finish
A weathered gray deck is months from serious rot. Cleaning and sealing restores the wood and adds 5 years to its life. This book walks the weekend project.
Kindle edition coming soon. Until then, the PDF download includes the same content.
About This Guide
One weekend. Your deck lasts 5 more years.
Deck wood cycles through three stages: new/sealed, weathered and graying, rotted. Seal at stage 2 and you skip stage 3.
Walks: - Assessing current deck condition. - Cleaning (pressure wash + brightener). - Repair (rot removal, board replacement). - Sanding lightly. - Stain and seal product choice (penetrating vs film-forming). - Application technique. - Maintenance schedule.
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