Why is My Deck Chipping and Fading So Much?

If your deck is something you’ve stopped using because it is dried, cracked, peeling, faded, and needs refinishing, it’s time to let the pros at Jacobsen Brothers Painting in Boulder, CO, give you back your outdoor living options with a great deck finishing job.



A beautiful deck increases the value of the house as well as offering you choices for enjoying meals, projects, relaxation time, and parties. An attractive porch can quickly become the family’s favorite place to hang out after a long day indoors. So it makes sense to invest in keeping up your deck and protecting its longevity with a professional sealing job from Jacobsen Brothers.

Enemies of Your Deck

Over time, wind, rain, snow and especially sun have faded and abused the wood on your deck until you may not even remember how it used to look. Peeling paint or patchy stain allows moisture to swell and freeze the wood, causing damage and cracks to occur. Rot, mold and insect infestation can cause even more damage. Left unchecked, these negative elements can destroy a deck in a few years and can devalue your house.

Structural Work First

Most decks need a little TLC before getting busy with the stain and the sealants. We carefully go over the decking, fixing popped nails and loose boards and filling cracks and holes. Once the structure is as sound as possible, then we move on to the surface work.

Sanding

Old paint is stripped down and faded stain is sanded off in this stage. We take it back to original board before moving forward. This step is recommended if your deck has had two or more layers of stain applied in the past. It also is imperative if your deck has peeling, faded or patchy paint or stain applications.

Coat Applications

Whether you’ve chosen a paint for your deck or a stain and sealant, we provide a professional touch in applying the coats to bring out the best in your decking.

Drying Time

We usually recommend you stay off the deck for 24 hours to allow the stain and sealant or the paint to dry completely. Walking on a deck causes minute damage from grit on the bottom of shoes, so it is best to keep off the deck and reroute pets for a day to let it set.

Why Choose Jacobsen Brothers

When it comes to deck maintenance and repair, Jacobsen Brothers Painting knows how to get the job done right. We’ve been painting and staining decks in the region for over 65 years and we know how important a good deck sealant job is in protecting the wood against this harsh and changing weather. When we refinish a deck, we back it with our warranty.

Get your free consultation today!

Ready to get your deck project on our books? Call us today at (303) 449-3239 or email us at mark@welovepaint.com to schedule your free consultation. We’ll bring our expertise to your deck refinishing job to make sure your outdoor living space is protected against the elements and polished up for everyday enjoyment.