| Smith Home Maintenance Co. |
| Deck Maintenance Decks have become a common addition to many homes today. The added living and entertaining space a deck provides makes it well worth the investment. However, it is important to remember that proper maintenance is necessary in order to ensure that your investment will last, season after season. While many decks are built with more traditional woods like redwood or cedar, most are made of pressure-treated pine. Like the more expensive varieties, good pressure-treated wood won't rot, but does need to be treated regularly with ultra violet protectant sealers to avoid discoloration and to keep the surface free from rough spots and splinters. After a few weeks of exposure to the elements, a deck should be sealed, and regular maintenance should continue once a year. On a regular basis, boards should be checked for stability and protruding nails, and then thoroughly cleaned and resealed. Sealants come in either water or oil based formulas and can be applied by brush, roller or spray. Consider purchasing a better-quality sealant that contains UV protectants formulated to reduce the damaging effects of the sun. |
WE PLEDGE:
TO USE AN HONEST STRAIGHT FORWARD APROACH WITH
PERSONAL SERVICE AND MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE
TOP QUALITY WORKMANSHIP
TO USE AN HONEST STRAIGHT FORWARD APROACH WITH
PERSONAL SERVICE AND MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE
TOP QUALITY WORKMANSHIP
| Smith Home Maintenance Co. |
| 440-382-5882 |
Siding Maintenance
Regular maintenance is imperative to ensure the longevity of your siding
whether it’s wood, masonry, or manufactured siding. Looking for
obvious problems such as warped boards, or missing or damaged
singles can be the first step.
Wood siding includes board siding along with shingles and shakes. With
regular maintenance wood siding should last at least 30 years. Heat
combined with humidity may cause mildew on wood or painted surfaces.
To retard mildew, wash the siding with a detergent, trisodium phosphate,
and bleach solution; then rinse well. Always wear goggles, gloves and
protective clothing when working with these types of chemicals. Or if this
doesn’t sound like your idea of weekend fun, there’s always the option of
calling in a professional!
Regular maintenance is imperative to ensure the longevity of your siding
whether it’s wood, masonry, or manufactured siding. Looking for
obvious problems such as warped boards, or missing or damaged
singles can be the first step.
Wood siding includes board siding along with shingles and shakes. With
regular maintenance wood siding should last at least 30 years. Heat
combined with humidity may cause mildew on wood or painted surfaces.
To retard mildew, wash the siding with a detergent, trisodium phosphate,
and bleach solution; then rinse well. Always wear goggles, gloves and
protective clothing when working with these types of chemicals. Or if this
doesn’t sound like your idea of weekend fun, there’s always the option of
calling in a professional!
Updating & Renovations
- Bathroom Fixture Installations / Repairs
- Carpentry
- Ceramic tile
- Countertops
- Deck Repairs
- Deck Maintenance
- Door Installation
- Drywall
- Fan Installation / Repair
- Faucets Install / Replace
- Flooring: hardwood, vinyl, tile
- Light Fixtures
- Locks
- Kitchen Installation / Repairs
- Molding and Trim
- Painting
- Pressure Washing
- Screen Door Install / Repair
- Sinks
- Storm Windows
- Windows
- Wood Repair / Wood Rot
- And Much, Much MORE!
