The outdoor living spaces on your home are some of the most utilized and enjoyed areas of your property. Decks in particular are the ultimate outdoor living area for friends and family. To get the most value from your backyard deck, you want to keep it looking good by keeping it clean and maintained to avoid any structural issues down the road.
Brothers Painting JJ, LLC offers deck cleaning, deck refinishing, deck staining and deck sealing services. Keeping your backyard deck and wooden outdoor living structures clean and maintained regularly can add years of enjoyment to the life of your space. Decks are constantly exposed to the elements and keeping them stained and sealed creates a barrier that resists the impact of rain, snow, ice, direct sun, mold, mildew, and other elements that can negatively affect your deck’s surface.
The average life expectancy of a pressure-treated wood deck is 10-30, this wide range is based on how well the deck is maintained. Brothers Painting recommends pressure washing, staining, and/or sealing your deck every 2-3 years, more often if the deck is in direct sunlight or total shade causing mold or mildew. Decks that are not properly cared for will warp, splinter, crack and rot over time. This degradation can lead to possible structural issues and create a potentially unsafe environment for you and your family. While the aesthetic benefits of deck renewal are numerous, the safety aspect is also important.
How Do I Determine If It Is Time To Maintain My Deck?
If your deck is starting to grey, discolor, or water no longer “beads” up on the deck surface, then it is likely time to maintain, stain and/or seal the space. Timelines for deck maintenance are dependent on a variety of factors. These include the deck’s location, amount of foot traffic it receives, exposure to moisture and organic debris, and more. The deck maintenance professionals at Deck Plus can help you determine if it is time to clean, stain and/or seal your space. We also service more than just decks — any outdoor living space such as stairways, docks, landings, and even porch flooring and ceilings benefit from proactive maintenance.
Many Charlotte-area homeowners ask us, “How often should I stain my deck?” Experts agree, in order to keep your deck looking great and prolong the life of the wood, a deck should be stained every two to three years. Some signs your deck needs staining are mold and/or mildew buildup and wearing off of the existing stain. If any of these are noticeable, then it is time to give the deck refinishing professionals at Brothers Painting a call!
How About New Decks?
The protocol for staining and sealing a newly built wooden deck is a little different than an older deck. In most cases, and depending on the type of wood, a new wooden deck will need time to cure prior to the final application of a stain or sealer.
New wooden decks should always receive a coat of stain or paint. We recommend new decks dry out for at least 30 days before the application of stain. Although a finish can be applied immediately after construction, more work is involved, so it’s best to let the wood fully dry before finishing. Brothers can help you determine when the time is right to schedule the finish application of stain or sealer for your particular structure. Contact us today to schedule a deck refinishing consultation to address your specific needs.
Mike Trama2020-12-24Julio did a great job painting our three level townhouse. The two story wall in our great room needed major repairs to fix the poor workmanship done by the previous owner. The wall looks great. He covered EVERYTHING with plastic taped to the moldings to capture the Spackle dust and any stray paint. Excellent clean up. Very satisifed.
Allie McCabe2020-10-23Brothers Painting JJ did a fantastic job in my kitchen and laundry room removing all the old wallpaper and repairing the drywall underneath and painting everything. It was a big, labor intensive job.
joel nachman2020-10-21Julio did our kitchen cabinets and they are amazing. Changed the whole complexion of our kitchen. A 10 rating
Isabella Shaw2020-09-16We used Brothers Painting for soffit repair, exterior painting, and interior painting. The price was great, the work was done extremely quickly, and Julio is great and easy to work with. I 100% recommend this command
Charles Nachman2020-08-10From start to finish, an excellent job. Just a great overall experience. Julio was very helpful from the start when discussing the job. Pricing was very competitive, the job started / finished on schedule. We are very happy with the work completed.
Bret U2020-07-08Brothers Painting JJ is one of the finest business operating in the Charlotte area. I received competitive bids from two excellent companies to make minor gutter repairs and a major paint job on the exterior of my brick home. Brothers Painting owner Julio earned the right to do the work during the bidding process. He was responsive, fair, eager, and professional. It proved to be an excellent choice. Julio came to my house with the whole crew and carefully instructed them on the work details. Where there were questions, he double checked to be absolutely sure his guys were doing what I wanted done. Roberto was a crew leader on the site and also checked with me on several details throughout the process. The crew came to work starting within a few days of my accepting the bid and they were back every day to keep the job going until it was complete. The entire crew was pleasant, hard working, and my whole family was quickly comfortable with their presence. My son even ended up playing catch with Roberto! Julio recommended high quality paints, especially as this was a brick painting job but based on our agreed upon price it didn't feel like I was paying for the premium product - and work - that I received. In fact, there were several smaller items that Julio and his brothers made me aware of along the way which they volunteered to just fix without an upcharge. It is clear to me that their number one priority is a job well done and every effort was made to see to that - and they were totally successful. Thanks to Julio and his brothers we are extremely happy with the paint, fit, and finish of our newly painted home. They were consummate professionals and did beautiful work. I couldn't more highly recommend you consider them for your painting jobs, even those that need a gutter replacement/repair or windows caulked or doors straightened up or sidewalks pressure washed. Top Notch.
Gary Green2020-05-08Julio responded quickly to review our needs and give us a bid. He began work in a few days as promised and he and his crew did a fantastic job. Top quality work. Responded immediately to a follow up request for minor repair. All of his workers are very professional and polite. You can't go wrong with Brothers Painting. Thanks again Julio for the great service.
Diedra Ward2020-04-26I cannot say enough good things about Brothers Painting! Julio and his brothers were extremely courteous and professional. They clearly have a lot of experience and know what they are doing. They know that the prep work is vital to a good and lasting paint job. In addition to interior and exterior painting we asked them to do some unique things like paint stucco and limewash brick and whitewash wood. The finished work was excellent and the price was reasonable for the work performed. It is so hard to select a good contractor. You will not go wrong choosing Brothers Painting!!
Brian Lehr2020-04-25Very Professional, punctual and outstanding quality in his work!! His employees were friendly and took care of our home as if it was theirs! Definitely we would rate JJ brothers 10 stars!!! Brian lehr