Caring For The Exterior Woods On Your Property Will Help Maintain It's Value
In today's economy it's important that you do everything necessary to maintain the value of your property and properly caring for woods, concrete and brick structures is a necessity that most people overlook. Structures like decks, patios, pergolas, and even brick or concrete driveways and pavers, all add to the value of your home. Should you decide you want to sell your property, if these outside structures are weathered and worn, or worse yet, damaged and in need of repair, you'll get far less for your property than you'd hoped for.
When caring for the exterior woods on your property it's important to keep in mind that it doesn't take much for the weather to severely effect structures like fences and decks, concrete sidewalks and brick pavers. Wood is a porous material and concrete and bricks can absorb water, too. And even if you had them sealed when they were installed, they'll absorb moisture from rain, melting snow and even the morning dew. This causes the wood, especially, to swell and expand.
But because these structures are also exposed to the harmful heat and UV rays of the sun, the wood is also constantly drying out. This repeated process of expansion and contraction makes caring for the exterior woods especially important because it leads to warping, cracking and splitting which can eventually lead to very extensive and costly repairs. You may also notice patches of graying on your deck or fence which are also cause by the sun's UV rays.
You'll also see an accumulation of dirt or grime or algae on your outdoor structures and if you're not properly caring for your exterior woods, especially fences and decks, these can also get into the porous surface of the wood, causing even more damage and giving your outdoor structures a weathered and worn appearance.
To properly care for and maintain the exterior woods on your property you should consult a professional service provider. They'll be able to clean these wood surfaces with special power washers that will remove all traces of dirt, grime and algae. Once all surfaces are clean, they can repair any damage, re-set nails and perform any necessary sanding. They will then be able to seal all wood surfaces to prevent future problems and restore them to their original color using state of the art sealers and stains.
You may have invested thousands of dollars having that beautiful deck or fence built but caring for the woods on your property is an on-going process. If you want to maintain the value of your property and protect that investment you made you're going to need to provide annual maintenance checks and regular cleaning and sealing. The weather is the biggest threat to your outdoor structures and it doesn't stop once you seal your deck. Protect your investment in your home and property by properly caring for your exterior woods, concrete and brick outdoor structures.