If the summer has taken a toll on your deck ? or if you?ve just
invested in a new one ? now is the time to clean, restore and
protect the wood from possible moisture damage during the winter
months ahead. Here are some tips for ?winterizing? your deck
from the experts at Wolman Wood Care Products: ?Clean the deck
thoroughly to remove dirt, fungus growth and gray surface wood
with a formulated deck cleaner like Wolman? Deck & Fence
Brightener. Weathered gray wood, rust spots and stains from
mildew, moss, algae and tannin bleed can ruin the look of your
deck. Even newly built decks can require cleaning to remove
invisible surface barriers that prevent the adhesion of stains
and sealers. Wolman? Deck & Fence Brightener, removes surface
barriers, ground-in dirt, gray wood surfaces and even the
toughest of stains and restores the wood to its natural beauty
without bleaching or yellowing, like chlorine bleach can. ?Strip
any deteriorating or unwanted finish. If the colored stain on
your deck has seen better days, now is the time to strip your
deck?s finish. Products like Wolman? DeckStrip? Stain & Finish
Remover remove both oil and latex solid or semi-transparent
stains and clear finishes and prepare the wood for the
reapplication of protective finishes and stains. For really
stubborn, hard-to-strip acrylic or latex stains and paints,
Wolman makes a product called DeckStrip? A&L, which can strip
multiple layers in as little as 15 minutes. ?Seal your deck with
a water repellent finish before the onslaught of winter. Water
repellents stop rain, sleet, snow and ice from penetrating the
wood surface, which can cause warping and cracking. Look for
products like Wolman RainCoat? or F&P?, that offer a guarantee
on water-repellent longevity, as they will provide longer
lasting protection so you won?t have to apply a new coat every
year. ?Winterizing? your deck will protect it from the elements,
while protecting your investment in it. For more information on
Wolman wood cleaners, strippers and water repellent finishes,
call the company?s technical service department at (800)
556-7737. Or, visit the Wolman web site at www.wolman.com for
more helpful deck care tips.
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