Pergola & Gazebo Staining Vernon Hills, IL

Pergola & gazebo staining for Vernon Hills homes

Pergola & gazebo staining in Vernon Hills starts with knowing the housing: 1980s-to-2000s subdivisions with HOA neighborhoods. In practice that means original builder decks reaching 20 to 30 years.

Vernon Hills sits on Big Bear Lake and Little Bear Lake, and waterfront wood weathers faster on the water-facing side than the house side. We check both and often give the exposed side a second coat.

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 Vernon Hills

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 Vernon Hills

Homeowners here also ask us about Deck sealing in Vernon Hills, Deck repair in Vernon Hills and Deck cleaning in Vernon Hills. See everything on the Vernon Hills service area page, or read the full pergola & gazebo staining guide. We also cover nearby Long Grove, Mundelein and Lincolnshire.