Your deck is essentially an extension of the living space in your building, even though it is outside of your home. It is likely that you spend a significant amount of time enjoying good weather on your deck. However, a deck also experiences a significant amount of pressure due to the elements. The wood of a deck that doesn’t have sufficient finishing will break down quickly from its exposure to the elements. Both sun and moisture can contribute to wood breaking down.
Your Deck’s Appearance
Your deck can have many different appearances and these can be obtained from either deck painting or staining services. These can help you have either a solid color for your deck or emphasize the natural, beautiful look of the wood. Obtaining the proper services can help you procure the ideal appearance for your deck, as well as protect the wood from sustaining a significant amount of damage.
Painting
Deck painting can help provide a solid, customized appearance to your deck. Deck painting often provides the most protection for the wood of your deck. There are multiple layers of paint that will help to protect the wood of your deck. Paint helps to protect the wood from both moisture and sunlight.
Staining
Deck staining is often used to help emphasize the natural grain of the wood. It provides less protection than deck painting, but it is better than implementing untreated wood for your deck. Deck staining helps to maximize the beauty of natural wood.
Your deck is often a place where your family and friends gather. Ensuring the ideal appearance for your deck will both help to keep it looking nice and protect the wood from sustaining damage from the elements. To learn more about our deck painting and staining services, contact our experts at Rosewood Painting today.