Deck Stains That Can Withstand Severe Weather
Emory Fix lived in her ancestral property for many, many years. However, her
cottage has seen better days. In fact, Emory, now 60, distinctly recalls running
through the cottage's old wooden corridors for hours and yet not getting
anywhere.
However now, most of the cottage was leased out leaving Emory with her own
little corner where she took care of a small, yet pleasant garden. Just
recently, a friend mentioned how poorly Emory’s deck was in appearance and this
hurt her severely. Emory was proud of how hard she has worked to keep the
cottage pretty. But the badly looking deck wasn’t entirely her fault as the
weather in the area was very harsh.
Emory's friend suggested she should look into staining the deck, which will help
to protect her woodwork as well as make it look more attractive. Emory thought
that staining would not be able to help save her deck since the weather in her
area could go from one extreme to the next. However, her friend told here that
there are stains designed for decks that have to endure extreme weather
conditions.
Many times, the condition of a deck reflects its overall surroundings --
especially weather. If tall or deciduous trees surround a deck, it would be
constantly damp and covered with fallen leaves and branches. A deck that is
exposed to extreme heat will benefit from an acrylic stain mixed with iron oxide
or semi-transparent or opaque pigment. The additives not only give the deck
higher color retention but also protect the wood from becoming gray and having
surface degradation.
A deck that is constantly exposed to dampness and rain will grow mildew. It is
in these cases that a water resistant stain greatly helps protect a deck. The
preservatives in the deck stain help prevent fungus from growing as well as
prevent decay or rot.
If the deck is constantly snowed, avoid using a metal shovel for removing snow.
The metal shovel can damage the wood and hasten its degradation.
Additionally, you should keep in mind that it’s not a good idea to coat your
wood too soon after a rainfall. |
