Waterproofing is a term that is sometimes used when referring to staining or sealing a wooden deck. After decks are cleaned, prepped, and allowed to dry for a couple of days, a wood deck sealer or wood deck waterproofing agent needs to be applied.

Deck waterproofing South Bend, IN decks is obviously done to protect the wood from water damage. Water and moisture can warp, split, and splinter wood over time so it needs to be protected. When a clear deck sealer is used, it will only waterproof the wood, but if a deck stain with a toner in it is used the pigment will also protect against harmful UV rays.

It is the sun that turns a deck grey over time and protecting against that is highly recommended. Why protect the wood with a clear deck waterproofing sealer just to have it turn grey in a year’s time? Most deck waterproofing products are offered in semi-transparent tones to give the deck just a little bit of color while still letting the wood grain show through.

All types of wood used in deck building in South Bend, IN need to be protected with a wood waterproofing sealer. Even pressure treated wood needs this extra step. The treatment in pressure treated lumber deters bugs from eating the wood but does not protect against Mother Nature. A waterproof deck will last many years longer than one that is not protected. Deck waterproofing South Bend companies provide this service from April through October.