Why didn my Saint Clair Shores, Michigan deck hold up after a year?
There are several reasons why deck sealers and stains do not hold up. The most common is that the deck was not prepped right. Anytime a finish is applied all of the previous coating must be removed by using a deck stripper followed with a light pressure washing or power washing of the deck. If it was not all removed the new coating will not penetrate all the way into the wood. Another reason is that aninferior product was used. Typically from Home Depot, Lowes, and other high volume box stores. They carry products for novice users and don’t carry the high quality oil products necessary to protect your deck. The last reason is that the stain was probably sprayed, which usually comes out uneven on the flooring.
