Fence and deck cleaning removes the algae, mildew, moss, and general graying that build up on wood and composite surfaces left outside through a wet Pacific Northwest year. Decks and fences take the weather straight on, and without regular cleaning, that buildup dulls the wood and eventually works its way into the grain.
The crew uses a soft wash approach on most wood decks and fences: lower pressure paired with a cleaning solution suited to wood, so the surface gets clean without gouging the grain or forcing water into seams and joints. This matters most on decks that are about to be stained or sealed, since trapped dirt and algae under a new coat of stain will show through and shorten how long that finish lasts.
Wood surfaces in Langley and across Metro Vancouver rarely get a long enough dry stretch to shed algae and mildew on their own. Cleaning also solves a safety issue that’s easy to overlook: algae and moss on deck boards get slippery, especially on stairs. Sunshine Pressure Washing brings its 125+ five-star Google review record to fence and deck jobs across the region.
Yes, always. Stain and sealer applied over dirt, algae, or old finish residue will not bond properly and tends to peel or fade faster than it should.
Once a year is typical, timed for spring or early summer before the dry season, since that’s usually when homeowners are getting ready to stain or use the deck more.
High pressure applied directly to soft or weathered wood can gouge the surface, which is why most deck and fence jobs use a soft wash instead. The crew adjusts pressure based on the wood’s age and condition.
Yes. Composite decking collects mildew and algae differently than natural wood, so the crew uses a cleaning solution and pressure setting suited to composite material.
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