Deck Cleaning in Matthews, NC
Matthews neighborhoods like Sardis Forest, Stallings Glen, and original Brightwalk feature 90s-00s pressure-treated lumber decks that are now 20-30 years old. Many show classic aging signs: silvered fiber, board cupping, and mildew bands along joists. We restore these with sodium percarbonate at 4-6 oz/gal, dwell 12-15 minutes, brush problem boards, and rinse with the grain under 1,500 PSI through a 25-degree tip.
Deck Cleaning for Matthews Properties
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Matthews neighborhoods like Sardis Forest, Stallings Glen, and original Brightwalk feature 90s-00s pressure-treated lumber decks that are now 20-30 years old. Many show classic aging signs: silvered fiber, board cupping, and mildew bands along joists. We restore these with sodium percarbonate at 4-6 oz/gal, dwell 12-15 minutes, brush problem boards, and rinse with the grain under 1,500 PSI through a 25-degree tip.
A growing number of Matthews homeowners have retrofitted with Trex or Fiberon over original framing. These hybrid decks need a careful approach: we soft-wash the composite surface at under 1,200 PSI with dilute sodium hypochlorite while protecting any exposed wood framing or skirting from the bleach. Railings often mix vinyl or aluminum with composite tops, which we handle with the appropriate dilution to avoid haze on the metal.
Common Deck Cleaning Issues in Matthews
What Matthews property owners deal with most
Aging gray pressure-treated pine from late-90s builds
Cupped boards holding water and breeding mildew
Composite retrofits over original wood framing
Sodium hypochlorite haze on aluminum railing balusters
Mildew bands marking joist locations under boards
Scheduling in Matthews
Matthews deck restorations book heaviest April through June ahead of summer entertaining.
What's Included
Standard scope for deck cleaning jobs
- Wood, composite, Trex, and PVC deck cleaning
- Low-pressure soft wash to protect wood grain integrity
- Remove mold, mildew, algae, and tannin stains
- Surface preparation for staining or sealing
- Extend deck life and prevent premature deterioration
- Safe for surrounding plants, grass, and landscaping
- Pollen and tree debris removal from Charlotte's heavy canopy season
- Red clay splashback cleaning from Piedmont soil around deck footings
Deck Cleaning FAQs for Matthews
Local-specific answers and common service questions
Our 1998 deck in Sardis Forest looks rough. Is restoration worth it?
We added Trex over our old framing. Can you clean it without hurting the wood underneath?
Why do mildew lines show up directly over the joists?
Is it safe to pressure wash a wood deck?
How often should I clean my deck in Charlotte?
Do you clean Trex and composite decks differently than wood?
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