Expert Pressure & Power Washing in Moncton, NB

Some people think grey wood is gorgeous and vintage-looking. Others hate the look, since it can make decks and fences feel old and uncared for. What causes greying, does it damage wood, and what should you do about it? UV exposure damages wood the same way it damages our skin. Wood acts much like human skin: our skin’s surface wears down with age, sun and weather. The grey patina on wood is caused by layers of dead wood fibres also a result of (you guessed it) age, sun and weather. Because dead wood can’t regenerate fibres, you need to do the job on its behalf. This is even more important if you see green or black creeping in (which is not only unsightly, but also a hazard). You need to “exfoliate” your deck to reveal the vibrant wood again. Pressure washing is an easy way to take off layers of dead fibres and reveal the fresh wood underneath. It is also an easy way to damage the wood if you don’t know what you are doing. Consider hiring an experience Pressure Washing Service to do the job quickly and properly. BUT, does it REALLY have to be done? If we are talking simply about the UV radiation fade-to-grey (and not the presence of mold or structural integrity of the timber); the greying occurs only at the surface and is really a matter of aesthetics. Pressure washing is not a requirement but if you’re not loving your grey patio, it doesn’t have to be that way. My customers are surprised at how fresh and new their decks look after a professional pressure wash.