Australian Timber Oil by Cabot, Jarah Brown and how it looks finished on a re-stained deck by Southern Home Wood Deck Cleaning

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Cabot brand, Australian Timber Oil

A second coat and a few last touches turned this deck into a luxurious, beautiful work of art. Just look at it. Read previous posts and see how putting extra time into a project like this turned the wood into a work of art. Time was spent- one day to stain-strip, one day to dry, one day to put first coat of stain on deck, and a final day to put a second coat on the deck. Enough said. This is the color Jarah Brown by Cabot. 

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CWF UV5 applied to a new wood deck in Wyndham West. Southern Home Wood Deck Cleaning and Staining. 585-8016, Richmond, VA

This deck in Wyndham West was cleaned and stained using CWF UV5, one of the highest rated sealants available. Special ordered for my clients, here are the beginning steps. Cleaned it with a wood-cleaning solution. Now, we begin to seal with CWF UV5.

 

The deck is almost 900 square feet and cost the client little to have the deck cleaned and then hand-painted, about $1000. Materials additional. Quite a bargain. It took three men eight hours to almost complete. Tomorrow, you will see the finished results. 

Call Southern Home at www.southernhomedeck.com for your deck cleaning and sealing needs in Richmond, VA. 

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Cabot Solid Stain Renovates the Old Appearance of a Wood Deck, Southern Home Wood Deck, Richmond, VA

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This was a project! This deck looked pretty rough when we first arrived to clean this wood deck. Then, to beautify the deck, we used Cabot solid stain with a rich red color, chosen by the customer. I love the way it turned out. This deck took two gallons of solid paint to help in covering the white pickets. Money well spent.

If you don't do a project on your deck yourself, make sure to call Southern Home Wood Deck in Richmond, VA at 804-585-8016. We can give you a price over the telephone. This customer texted a picture of the deck and within minutes, she knew how much the work would cost.

Aggregate Driveway, Stamped Concrete Cleaning and Sealing your Aggregate Driveway, by Southern Home in Richmond, VA since 1987

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Aggregate Driveway Cleaning and Sealing, Stamped Concrete Cleaning and Sealing. Protect your investment by removing mold and mildew stains from your concrete surface and then sealing those surfaces with a 30 weight Concrete sealant. I like a product called Sonneborn. A.H. Harris makes a wonderful product as well. 

What is the significance of cleaning concrete and sealing it? Well, for one, it makes the surface look clean and new, and the shiny look is better than new! But more important, it prevents moisture from seeping into the concrete where during the winter months, freezing moisture within your concrete can cause it to crack. 

Sealants come in various materials and various grades. The products with the highest sheen have the most protection and are the best choice and generally are petroleum-based. The other products are Acrylic and still seal the pores of the cement very well. 

This is a small driveway with an Aggregate finish. You can literally see the product on the surface. In these pictures, I have already cleaned the driveway, I am only applying the sealant with a brush and roller. It should last three years. 

Concrete cleaning and sealing, professional products and professional results. Be sure to call, Southern Home in Richmond, VA at 804-585-8016.

Deck Cleaning, or "How to Clean a Deck" by Southern Home, Richmond, VA

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Deck Cleaning by Southern Home in Richmond, VA 23225

Wood Deck Cleaning and Staining in Richmond, Virginia 2023! We want to take advantage of nice weather to clean and stain a wooden deck in Chesterfield County. First, we will clean all wood thoroughly and use a high-concentrate bleach and detergent solution to clean the wood. 

If the deck is more than twenty years old and it has never been properly cleaned and sealed in years, it may be necessary to replace wooden boards and it may be necessary to clean the wood with special wood cleaning solutions to bring the gray wood back to a natural blond color. 

A special chemical can be applied to lighten the wood's appearance after the cleaning and at that time the deck can be assessed as to what product to use next. 

After an intensive cleaning and wood repair, it is time to apply a solid stain. Here, you can see the results of hard work. Solid stain took a crew of three, thirty hours to make the wood look perfect! If you need a talented crew to make your wood deck or fencing new, please contact Southern Home at (804)585-8016. 

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how to properly stain your wood project at JSowell879@gmail.com. 

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Now, that looks nice doesn't it?!

Thompson's Water Sealant/ Stain, Harvest Gold, applied by Southern Home, Richmond, VA (804)585-8016

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Thompson's Water Sealant/ Stain, Harvest Gold, I really like the finish. 

It was quite difficult to apply, but well worth the effort. 

If you do not feel like tackling a project like this on your own, give Southern Home a call at 

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Southern Home Deck refinishing with Cabot "Desert Sand" color. Westover Hills. What a beautiful color

Cabot solid stain, Desert Sand, used to finish this deck in Westover Hills, Richmond, VA 23225

Cabot solid stains are the very best. I have used a many different products and this is one of my favorites. It goes down easily. It paints like a real paint. It is strong and durable. 

A lot of time is involved in the preparation of work like this. The deck needs to be cleaned and stripped and then hand-painted. The quality of the final product is always beautiful. I always suggest a customer try and find a color that is not what everyone else uses and is specifically chosen to go with his or her home. Let your Martha Stewart flag fly! Have fun with it. 

If you decide to hire a company to do the work for you, call Southern Home at 804-585-8016

Do I have to wait Months to Seal my NEW Pressure-treated wood fence or deck before Sealing or Staining it? NO!

 

Southern Home Wood Deck, House Pressure Washing, Wood Deck Cleaning and Water Seal, Fence Cleaning and Water Sealing and Stain in Richmond, Virginia

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Hello, my name is Joseph Sowell. I have been cleaning and sealing wooden decks and fences in Richmond, Va since 1987. In my years I have cleaned and stained nearly 10,000 Decks and Fences. 

I always hear the same question, "What is the best product that I can use on my new wood deck or fence? That is a very interesting question because there are many different influences that can cause new wood and its appearance to become challenged over time. Finding the best value for your money and knowing what exactly to expect from a sealant or stain is what anyone wants to know. I have the knowledge to shed light on these important questions.

New wood- should I wait for three months to let the wood dry out? Lumber sits in the Lumber-yard after it has left the mill and it has been soaked in a chemical that keeps the wood from being eaten by ants and other insects. That chemical is put in a giant chemical bath and with pressure, the mixture is infused into the new wood. Hence, the name, "Pressure-treated wood".

After leaving the Lumber-yard, it is moved to a local seller of the product- Lowes, Home Depot, Siewers- a variety of places where you may purchase your wood products from. The wet wood dries. It does not take a few months, usually about three weeks. Somebody like myself, or the person that is cleaning the wood is able to use a special tool to determine the level of dryness and if the time is correct to begin sealing. 

There are many simple sealants that will provide protection for new wood. Even the simplest Thompson's or Olympic product will provide true sealing properties. The idea behind sealants is to find a product that will protect moisture from infiltrating the inner core of the wood, causing rot and decay over time. Keeping moisture on the outside of the wood is key. But, finding a product for new wood that has protection against U.V. Rays and Mold and Mildew are very important factors. Yes, a simple, low cost container sealant will provide protection, but not all have protection against the elements. Do not wait too long before sealing new wood. If mold begins, the entire wood surface will need to be deep cleaned  with a bath of bleach before applying sealant. 

Personally, I like to use oil-based sealants on wood. Linseed oil is a natural wood conditioner that has been used for thousands of years on wooden boats to maintain and condition the wood. And, while I do like to use Olympic and Thompson's, I really like a product made by a company called Ready Seal. The oils in this product are exceptional. I absolutely like the natural look and colors available. Sherwin Williams and also Benjamin Moore offer wonderful, high-grade products that contain Linseed oil. 

I will write more about these products in my next blog, so please sign up for information about this blog site. Or, feel free to reach me by phone at (804)585-8016. Richmond, Va 23225

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