Stripping the Deck

We turned our attention to stripping the deck.  We made a trip to Home Depot and Lowe's for our supplies.  Dwayne used a hard bristle brush to work in the stripper.  It was a pleasant surprise to see that it worked as advertised.  It lifted the dirt and stain out of the wood and washed away leaving us a clean cedar deck.  There are a few spots on the deck which will require additional prep work. Once Carla is satisfied with the deck's appearance, we will begin applying the finish coat .  Instructions call for two days of clear weather to dry out the deck before using the sealant and one day after to allow it to cure.  The forecast for the next few days looks pretty good.  We are keeping our fingers crossed.

Stripping the Deck