Recent content by Everett Abrams

got this in my e-mail this morning: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed a Clean Water Act rule change known as "waters of the U.S." The proposed rule would allow for a broader interpretation of the Clean Water Act, giving the EPA regulatory jurisdiction over a...

It is not too late to sign up for this weekends class on April 26th & 27th in Shamong NJ! http://deckrestorationplus.com/educationclasses/

Deck Restoration Plus Institute will be having the next Two-Day Wood Restoration Course on Saturday & Sunday April 26th & 27th at our office located at 152 Indian Mills Rd. Shamong NJ 08088. Class is limited to 14-15 people and April is usually one of the most popular classes to attend. Call or...

There seems to be an issue with understanding how to clean composites, specifically older generation products like Trex. I have been noticing so much misinformation on other Bulletin Boards and Facebook Groups. First, let me get everyone's attention, if you have not been in the business for a...

There has been an issue regarding the use of a pressure washer when cleaning and specifically in Wood Restoration for some time and little to nothing has gotten accomplished over the years. Doesn't this sound familiar, anyway for the "woodies" there seems to be a lot of issues regarding the...

Deck Restoration Plus Institute will be holding a Wood Class on March 7th & 8th 2014. This will be your first opportunity to learn what will be included in the NEW Industry Standard for use of a pressure washer in wood restoration by one of it's authors BEFORE it is published...

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Please visit my Album on the Deck Restoration Plus Facebook Page for a step by step view of the work being completed. Please while you are there "Like" my page, thanks in advance. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.675615099139740.1073741832.109194009115188&type=1

Then we stain the deck with a 2 coat brush application applied wet-on-wet.

Then we allow to dry, install new horizontal wood, and any repairs:

More of repair and restoration:

Next we take off all the horizontal boards, floor decking, handrails, and step treads. We then strip and brighten the wood. We use stripper and use little dwell time so that we can get it to closely match the new wood as best we can.

The concept behind Deck Restoration Plus is to be the "Go To Company" after a wood deck, house, log home or any exterior wood structure has been built. It still amazes me that my company is unique in this as there are very few companies that perform these services under one roof. Most customers...