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Need a Quote for Sealing a Deck or Fence
in Southern New Jersey?
Sealing a Deck Is a Must
If You Want It to Last
 The condition of the wood on your deck or fence can add to, or take away from the curb appeal and value of your house.
Wood rapidly deteriorates without protection. It absorbs dirt and moisture like a sponge, creating a perfect environment for mold, mildew, algae, and fungus growth (and black, green or gray discoloration).
As the wood repeatedly swells and shrinks with temperature changes, it starts cracking, warping and splintering. Rainwater washes out the color of the wood and sunlight breaks down its cells, making the wood soft and porous.
 Deck cleaning and sealing should always go hand in hand, to keep the wood looking new, longer.
You can do a simple test to see if it's time for deck waterproofing:
sprinkle a few drops of water onto the surface - if the water beads up, the wood still has water-resistant properties. If the water soaks in within about 20 seconds, then sealing deck wood is in order.
Some homeowners keep their decks and fences unprotected because they say they like the look of natural wood. But you can have your cake and eat it too, with clear waterproof sealers.
Clear sealers do not change the color of the wood, but enhance it and make it richer. Such sealers will keep your fence or deck waterproof for about a year, and must be reapplied annually.
If your wood deck or fence has been neglected for too long, it's better to use a pigmented, wood-toned sealer - it will add color, even out the tone and bring back the natural beauty of the wood. Because of the pigment, such sealers will last longer and will keep the wood waterproof for up to 5 years.
You can repeat the water test every year to check if it's time for wood sealing again. Simple maintenance will keep the wood beautiful and add many years to its life.
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Sealing Decks and Fences in New Jersey: Cape May county, NJ: Avalon 08202 Cape May 08204 CMCH 08210 Ocean City 08226 Sea Isle City 08243 Seaville 08221 Stone Harbor 08247 Woodbine 08270 Atlantic county, NJ: Atlantic city 08401 Brigantine 08203 Egg Harbor Township 08234 EHT Galloway 08205 Linwood08221 Longport 08403 Margate city 08402 Mays Landing 08330 Northfield 08225 Smithville 08201 Somers Point 08244 Ventnor 08406 Camden county, NJ: Barrington 08007 Berlin 08009 Cherry Hill 08002 08003 08034 Gibbsboro 08026 Haddon Heights 08035 Haddonfield 08033 Sicklerville 08081 Voorhees 08043.
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