Pergola & Gazebo Staining Lake Barrington, IL

Pergola & gazebo staining for Lake Barrington homes

Pergola & gazebo staining in Lake Barrington starts with knowing the housing: wooded lots, river-adjacent homes and the Lake Barrington Shores community. We see a lot of cedar fences on larger lots, and the work is planned around it.

With the Fox River and Lake Barrington Shores close by, decks and fences here hold moisture longer in the mornings. We schedule the wash early in the week so there is time to dry before stain goes on.

A pergola sprayed from the ground looks fine from the ground. Look up from the patio underneath and every rafter has a dry stripe where the spray did not reach, and every end grain is unsealed. We get on ladders and stain the tops, sides and ends of every member. It takes longer. It is also why the finish lasts.

How the job goes in Lake Barrington

1. Inspect the structureWe check for loose rafters, split caps and any rot at post bases, and note what needs re-fastening.
2. CleanPercarbonate cleaner and a gentle rinse, with the patio and any furniture below protected.
3. Dry and light sandTwo or three dry days, then a hand-sand of rough edges and any raised grain on the rafters.
4. Brush every surfaceTops, sides, undersides and end grain of rafters and purlins, posts and caps, all by brush or pad. Sprayer only for large flat post faces.

Other work we do in Lake Barrington

Homeowners here also ask us about Deck restoration in Lake Barrington, Deck cleaning in Lake Barrington and Deck repair in Lake Barrington. See everything on the Lake Barrington service area page, or read the full pergola & gazebo staining guide. We also cover nearby Wauconda, Island Lake and Lake Zurich.