Sealing

MIKE FP

MIKE FP

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I Am Always Asked By Customers How Long The Sealer Will Last And I Tell Them That It Determines How Much Sunlight Is Constantly On The Deck, How Much Shade Is On The Deck And Also Its Surroundings Play A Large Factor. Many Customers Say That Previous Contractors Sealed There Decks And They Still Have To Be Sealed Every Year, No Matter What Recommended Sealer They Had Contractor Use.
 
U/V and Moisture is what will cause the stain to fail. If your using a good oil based stain and the wood is not a hardwood you should be getting more than a year before you need to apply another coat. I would say clean and apply another coat of stain every 1 1/2 - 2 years and they should be fine. But the trick is get it before it fails. :)
 
sharkpw said:
U/V and Moisture is what will cause the stain to fail. If your using a good oil based stain and the wood is not a hardwood you should be getting more than a year before you need to apply another coat. I would say clean and apply another coat of stain every 1 1/2 - 2 years and they should be fine. But the trick is get it before it fails. :)
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are you referring to stain as well as sealing?
 
Stain or Sealing. If you’re sealing your decks with a clear it will not be protecting the wood from graying. (Caused by sun damage) I tell my customers I don't recommend using a clear and never have they argued with me after telling them why.
 
Staining and sealing is a one step process on most products now. If you are using a completely clear (no tint) sealer, one year is actually really good for lifespan.
 
These guys are all correct - too much sun and/or inclement weather will shorten the life of any sealer. Usually, the sealer is still working but the appearance is bad. I have also found that when pets spend a lot of time on a deck that it can affect sealer life.

Its funny how we are selling protection but the customer is buying appearance. Its a miracle we can agree on anything!

Here's what I did: I used to tell my customers that the sealer is designed to last 2 years on horizontals and 4 years on verticals, but that time can vary according to conditions. Then I offered the customer a pro-rated guarantee over the time span. People who called me after 18 months got a 25% discount - but I kept the customer and the customer was satisfied. Besides, we were the most expensive service in our area to begin with.

I hope this helps.
 
Pete Marentay said:
These guys are all correct - too much sun and/or inclement weather will shorten the life of any sealer. Usually, the sealer is still working but the appearance is bad. I have also found that when pets spend a lot of time on a deck that it can affect sealer life.

Its funny how we are selling protection but the customer is buying appearance. Its a miracle we can agree on anything!

Here's what I did: I used to tell my customers that the sealer is designed to last 2 years on horizontals and 4 years on verticals, but that time can vary according to conditions. Then I offered the customer a pro-rated guarantee over the time span. People who called me after 18 months got a 25% discount - but I kept the customer and the customer was satisfied. Besides, we were the most expensive service in our area to begin with.

I hope this helps.
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sounds good to me.
 
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