Sealing Siding To Deck

Prevents ice build up that can lead to water damage and shifting of the deck boards.

Sealing siding to deck.

Flashing the tops of joists with peel and stick membrane protects them from water and seals penetrations from decking screws. Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board. It s especially important to work stain into butt joints where two boards meet. A roller gets the job done faster but brushing helps force the stain into open grain and pores.

If you have a brand new deck made of treated lumber as opposed to cedar or redwood you should wait at least a few weeks before sealing it for the first time. This allows the wood to dry so the stain is absorbed. These chemicals darken as the wood dries leaving streaks that can show up through a layer of stain or paint. Proper prep is key to successfully sealing a deck.

Then cut away the siding. Our safe and unique low pressure process will safely protect your home s exterior from the harsh effects of the weather while at the same time making it beautiful again. Another advantage of the peel and stick flashing is that it seals around the decking screws keeping the screw holes from taking on water over time as the framing expands and contracts. Apply the deck sealer with a natural bristle brush.

Request a free online quote today. On the plus side sealing a deck is an easier task for the average diyer than staining it since clear sealant won t so easily reveal uneven application brush strokes or drops the way colored. Consider sealing your new cedar siding to keep it looking like new for longer. Apply painter s tape to any nearby surfaces such as siding that you need to protect.

The best way to prevent bleeding is with a water tight seal. A roller is faster but brushing helps force the sealer into open pores and grain. In this instance we have installed the bottom piece 1 above the flashing so it will end up above the decking which is 1 inch thick. Regularly sweep off debris.

Apply painter s tape to any nearby surfaces such as siding that you need to protect. Use 1 1 4 thick board to hold the siding at proper height. Use the water test to check your deck every few months to ensure the sealer is repelling water. Apply the deck stain with a natural bristle brush.

Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides. The leader in exterior wood cleaning sealing and staining for minneapolis st paul roof to deck restoration is minnesota s leading wood restoration company. Use multiple coats of seal if you live in a wet climate. Then wash the deck using a power washer to.

Nail undersill trim j channel will also work over the bottom cut using 11 gauge aluminum nails.