Pergola & Gazebo Staining Silver Lake, WI

Pergola & gazebo staining for Silver Lake homes

Most of our pergola & gazebo staining calls in Silver Lake come from homes with lake cottages and year-round homes around the lake. We see a lot of fences on smaller lakeside lots, and the work is planned around it.

Being near Silver Lake matters too. Wood close to water sees more humidity, more morning dew and, on open water, more reflected sun. We allow extra drying time and lean toward stains with stronger UV blockers on the exposed sides.

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 Silver Lake

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 Silver Lake

Homeowners here also ask us about Dock & pier staining in Silver Lake, Deck sealing in Silver Lake and Deck restoration in Silver Lake. See everything on the Silver Lake service area page, or read the full pergola & gazebo staining guide. We also cover nearby Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes and Bristol.