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Rain, morning dew, and even melting snow are quickly absorbed by unprotected wood, causing it to swell and soften. The sun's heat causes drying, this makes the wood shrink. These cycles of wet and dry, swelling and shrinking, cause wood to warp, split, crack, and check. Living in the Northeast also means your wood surfaces are subjected to a numerous freeze and thaw cycles each year. This causes wood to have a shorter life span, needing expensive repairs, or replacement.

Having Your Deck Cleaned & Sealed by Mobile Wash Express, LLC. is a great solution to protect your investment from the following elements:

• Water. Water is absorbed into the wood and washes out the natural wood resins and color. Freezing/thaw cycles can splinter and crack the wood. Also water promotes algae, mold, and mildew growth and rotting.

• Sun Light. Ultraviolet (UV) rays bleaches the wood fibers and breaks down the cell structure.

• Mold, Mildew, Algae, and Fungus. Wood and moisture are a natural food source for mold, mildew, algae, and fungus. This generally causes a black, green or gray discoloration.

• Contamination. Contamination comes in the form of food, dirt, atmospheric pollution, etc. This is a good food source for Mold, Mildew, Algae, and Fungus.

If you have a wood deck or fence that hasn't been cleaned recently, you need to consider having it cleaned and sealed before the wood becomes damaged. Restoring decks is a much simpler process if the wood is still in good condition and can save you thousands in replacement costs down the road.