Deckin' it

In Northeast Ohio, we cherish our outdoor months when we can spend long, lazy days and evenings relaxing outdoors on the deck. Our decks add additional living space to our homes. It’s where we relax, entertain, eat and escape from the hustle and bustle of life. And anyplace that important should be taken care of. 

“The fact is, whether you use your deck often or not, it still needs to be professionally cleaned, stained and sealed every couple of years to keep it healthy, strong and ready for you when you get out there,” Chagrin Home Improvements owner Joe Jacobs says.

“This beautiful addition to your home can quickly become an eyesore, not to mention a liability if you were selling your home. Damage and deterioration can show up fast and you could be facing expensive repairs and even a full replacement.”

Joe says this can all be avoided by simply giving your deck the attention it deserves now. With a professional deck revitalization from Chagrin Home Improvements, the job only needs to be done every few years to keep it looking great on the outside, and, more importantly, in great shape below the surface. 

“This is why a professional job is so important,” Joe says. “You might be able to make it look pretty for the short term but doing it yourself can often cause more harm than good if you clean too harshly, or not thoroughly enough. Staining and sealing over any dirt or mold causes fast deterioration, and damaging the surface with an aggressive power wash creates cracks for water to seep in. Moisture is enemy number one of a deck’s integrity.”

Leave it to the professionals at Chagrin Home Improvements. Your like-new deck is just a couple of days away once their process begins. Here’s how it works:

1. Call Chagrin Home Improvements and a crew member will visit your home, assess the condition of your deck, take photos and get back to you with a written quote for approval. You don’t even need to be home.
2. The crew will first make minor repairs to the deck, like securing loose or raised screws and nails and replacing any small, rotted wood pieces ensuring a smoother, safer surface.
3. Next, the thorough cleaning process rids the deck surface of dirt and mold buildup. “The cleaning process is what prepares the deck to take on the stain and sealant,” Joe says. “It’s crucial for the longevity of the job and overall health of the wood.”
4. Next, your like-new deck is stained and sealed with the highest-quality stain of your choice. “Staining is a job that seems like it should be easy,” Joe says. “Actually, applying stain just right is difficult and requires expertise. Our professionals use the highest-quality stains and sealants and apply everything evenly and consistently without any streaks or overapplication, something that can happen with a DIY project.”

A Chagrin Home Improvements cleaned and stained deck can last two to three years or more, depending on the location of your deck, the landscaping surrounding it, weather and other factors. 

“Whether you use your deck every day during or not that often, it still needs attention,” Joe says. “At Chagrin Home Improvements, we take the health and longevity of your deck very seriously. So, leave this job to us and all you have to do is enjoy yourself.”

For more information and to reserve your spot on the schedule, call Joe Jacobs at 440-247-6700 or visit the website ChagrinHome.com.