Deck Sealing & Waterproofing Mount Pleasant, WI

Deck sealing for Mount Pleasant homes

Deck sealing in Mount Pleasant starts with knowing the housing: suburban subdivisions from the 1970s through today on generous lots. In practice that means original builder decks now 20 to 40 years old.

Mount Pleasant sits along the Root River, and the tree cover that comes with it keeps decks and fences damp longer in the morning. We schedule washes early in the week so the wood has time to dry before stain goes on.

We seal decks across Lake County with penetrating water repellents that soak into the wood rather than forming a surface film. A film is what cracks and peels. Applied to clean, dry wood, a good sealer beads water for a season or two and buys time before the deck needs a full stain.

How the job goes in Mount Pleasant

1. Moisture checkThe deck must read under about 15% on a moisture meter. Sealing wet wood traps the water in and the sealer will not bond.
2. Clean and brightenEven a deck that looks clean has surface oxidation. A percarbonate wash and brightener open the grain so the sealer penetrates.
3. Mask and protectSiding, doors, planters and the patio below are covered. Sealers are thin and travel.
4. Apply thin, even coatsPad or sprayer with a back-brush. The wood takes what it can absorb and the rest is wiped off so it does not leave a sticky film.

Other work we do in Mount Pleasant

Homeowners here also ask us about Fence cleaning in Mount Pleasant, Pergola & gazebo staining in Mount Pleasant and Deck restoration in Mount Pleasant. See everything on the Mount Pleasant service area page, or read the full deck sealing guide. We also cover nearby Racine, Union Grove and Kenosha.