Wood Treatments - A 2-Day Process (dependent on the size).

AQUA PRO SERVICES will prolong the life of any outdoor structure with our effective cleaning and treatment process. Our expert wood pressure washing in Chicago is designed to renew surfaces, fascia, and structures by deeply cleaning the substrate. Power washing, also known as pressure washing or pressure cleaning, effectively removes embedded dirt and fungi from most outdoor surfaces. This remarkable system is perfect for bringing back the beauty of your wood and masonry.

Step two of our process is the treatment phase, where we apply specific sealants or stains (noting stains have sealant properties with a color tone added) to the respective wood or masonry surfaces. If the surface is wood we can apply a quality oil or acrylic stain. If the surface is concrete, stone, or brick, we can apply a quality protective waterproofing sealant to prevent spalling (pop-outs) and dirt adhesion. For a paver structure, we can insert polymeric sand into a patio’s brick joints & crevices to stabilize the brick in place and then seal the surfaces to protect from water intrusion for lasting protection while beautifying the space for you to enjoy.

WOOD like on our valued DECKS or FENCES is an organic substance that naturally wants to Biodegrade, and these structures are exposed outdoors… 24/7/365! Cleaning is essential in the prevention of rot and decay! The beauty of wood or masonry can be maintained by effectively stripping away dirt and microbiological fungi that grow and eat away at the wood. We use water only when we technically direct-controlled high pressure to any surface, thus the name “Aqua Pro Power Washers”. Aqua Pro can and will skillfully restore the most unsightly weathered wood or masonry surfaces back to their like-new appearance, and then you have the option to treat the freshly cleaned surfaces for eco-protection and aesthetic enhancement!

So Secondly, for decks & fences, after the wood is properly cleaned, it needs to be protected from the elements. We select a quality treatment product for the desired effect. All of our treatments are formulated to protect and beautify the wood as well. For the client who wishes to have a “natural look,” we recommend oil-based clear coat sealants, or for a client who desires a new color tone, we recommend oil-based stains. Note: Acrylic stains are NOT recommended for natural raw wood. It is for wood that has an uneven color tone, usually from a formerly applied acrylic stain that has dilapidated and the client wishes to even out and/or cover up imperfections with a new matching aesthetic appearance. Acrylics are still good treatments and have a firm place in the industry, but for true wood aesthetics, we recommend Alkyds (Oils Based Products) when possible for the betterment of the wood over time.

The Two-Day Process

DAY 1: Aqua Pro conducts pattern power washing services to remove embedded dirt & fungi from wood, masonry, composite, or vinyl surfaces in a uniform and eye-appealing manner. You will definitely see the difference!

NOTE: Non-Professional use of highly-pressurized water for cleaning by amateurs at 3200 psi and above may result in marring, lines, unevenness, or non-uniform appearances that we call cleaning patterns or even damage. The result may be fraying & etching damage or incomplete residual dirt & fungi being left behind on the facia or substrate. Correction may require rewashing, expensive sanding or unfortunately resurfacing.

With Aqua Pro: You will definitely see the difference. We will leave a clean, distinct revitalization of the surface with NO harmful cleansers or chemicals being used in our water jets. Just skillfully applied High-Aqua-Pressure! The Power Washing step is essential in preparing the surface of the wood for the best aesthetics and the specifically selected protective treatment application that follows on day two.

DAY 2: Mother Nature permitting, we schedule a return on a 2nd day for either:

A: A Clear-Coat Sealant for wood or masonry. (OR )

B: A Stain Treatment (for color enhancement that seals and protects at the same time):

NOTE: surfaces must be dry before, during, and after treatment. After is virtually instant for wood sealant and 1 to 12 hours for stains, which will be under advisement depending on the product, temperature, and substrate.

A. Clear-coat “Oil Based” Sealant is preferable to “Acrylic Based” for wood surfaces.

Why you may ask? Oil-based products will start to penetrate to seal within the wood immediately when properly cleaned and prevent cracking, checking, warping, and retard UV rays while enhancing the wood’s natural, like-new appearance. Once this is applied, it is protected immediately. It is advisable to stay off the surface for the next few hours, not because it will affect the appearance, but rather so as not to get the oil on your shoes or feet and mark, say, a sidewalk or inside the house. If you wish to step or place objects back on the deck, just remove your shoes before going in the house when an Oil Sealant is applied.

B. The application of oil-based stains for wood is preferable to “acrylic-based” stains because, again, oil penetrates the wood fibers and protects and conditions the wood from within, while acrylics lay on top and create a shell type of protection with no real conditioning. Acrylics are designed for covering unsightly wood or from previously acrylic-treated wood. Solid acrylic stains cover everything and create a painted-like surface, but when they fail, they peel. Not so with oils. Some people desire this clean, solid-colored look to their deck or fence, so there is a need for acrylic application products. Note: once this “water-based” product is applied, it will require it to be used forever more unless you sand it down, and that is expensive. Acrylics do allow you to tread on the surface within 1 to 6 hours, depending on the temperature, and you can feel it to the touch if it is dry.

NOTE: If maintained regularly, your wood deck, fence, and masonry patios can last a lifetime! Don’t spend thousands on replacement costs. Call an Aqua Pro to clean, enhance, & protect it for year-after-year enjoyment.

*Recommended maintenance on wood surfaces varies depending on your ecosystem. Think if your deck is in the Amazon rainforest or if it is in a dry Arizona environment. All areas have different ecological variants that affect the amount of dirt, fungi, or moisture accumulation. That goes for UV light exposure on your outdoor structures as well. Even neighbors to neighbors have different microbes that affect certain structures. With sealants, figure out proper maintenance intervals every 1 to 3 years. AND with stain, figure 2 to 5 years on average. Your eyes will know when it’s time. If a wood surface is turning gray, the wood is beginning to dry out, or if it is green or black, it is being eaten by mold spores, fungus, and decay. it’s time for Aqua Pro Power Washers to get things back in shape!

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*NOTE: We do offer deck repair / board replacements…