http://www.ronbattaglia.com/Ron_Battaglia/Welcome/Welcome.html Ron Battaglia Painting, Inc. has been beautifying homes and businesses for more than 22 years.  Our commitment is to please our customers and exceed their expectations.<br/><br/> ✓ You'll receive a Detailed Proposal This means that you will know exactly what to expect from the start.<br/> ✓ We are a Fully Insured Company  This means that you can be at ease while we're working on your home.<br/> ✓ We use the Highest Quality Products All paint companies have different grades of paint.  You will always get the product best suited for your unique project.<br/> ✓ We Protect by Preparation Before we open a can of paint, you can be sure that all your furniture and floors will be protected with clean plastic wraps and painters-cloths. iWeb 3.0.1 http://www.ronbattaglia.com/Ron_Battaglia/Welcome/Entries/2010/7/20_Proper_Deck_Maintenance.html d3878421-d270-4e6d-bfba-eddb51048a12 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:42:36 -0700 <a href="http://www.ronbattaglia.com/Ron_Battaglia/Welcome/Entries/2010/7/20_Proper_Deck_Maintenance_files/36670_111043265611147_107981732583967_66350_5993367_n-filtered.jpg"><img src="http://www.ronbattaglia.com/Ron_Battaglia/Welcome/Media/object006_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:425px; height:212px;"/></a>Whether it's simply washing off the mold, mildew and dirt or if you are re-staining your deck every couple years, proper maintenance is required for a long-lasting deck.<br/><br/>There are different cleaning products to use depending on the type of wood. Check with your local paint store or ask a contractor what is best for your deck. Using a pressure washer will do the best job, as a garden hose does not provide adequate pressure.<br/><br/>Only after your deck has thoroughly dried can a sealer or stain be applied. A sealer will seal the deck from moisture, but will not protect the deck from UV damage. A stain provides better UV protection and may provide a longer lasting finish.