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About Us

We are one of the oldest companies in Saint Louis specializing in the restoration and maintenance of exterior wood amenities. We have been taking care of the St. Louis/St. Charles areas since 1998.

Our Goals

Our goal has always been to take care of our clients like they were family. Be honest about the project, be reasonable with the price, and if it isn't right we come back and make it right.

Staining?

The reason for the "?" behind staining is because many don't understand that not all stains are created equally. I rarely use a stain, because most stains don't help your wood, which is why I always recommend a wood preservative.

Why Use a Preservative?

cedar decking with rotted ends.
The real question is why not?
Most stains are made to leave a coating on your wood, that will flake or peal in time, leaving you with exposed wood. Wood doesn't rot because of water, it rots due to the oils getting baked out. The water get absorbed because the wood is looking for it's oil. Wood preservatives replace that oil the wood is missing.

Wood preservatives come with pigment, which is why most would call it a stain, but it shouldn't leave a film floating on top of the wood. The pigment in a wood preservative is how you get your UV protection, which will allow the product to last a few years. The stain on the deck is much like wax on a car, the cleaner, drier and less sun exposure, the longer the finish will last.

Tips

  • Keep it clean dirt and debris become acidic and ruin the finish faster.
  • Blow it off because puddled up water will deteriorate the finish over time.
  • Keep a schedule because each time you go too long you're causing damage.