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Maryland, MD
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West Bethesda
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Testimonial
"I am very satisfied with the service of Henry's housework. They quality and level of service is exceptional and I sincerely appreciate their prompt response to my request to replace roof tiles. In today's society, I find the level of work ethics and customer service has declined in a variety of professions. Henry's Housework is the exception to the rule. Please accept my appreciation Henry, and to Nichole of your staff for a quality job."
Evelyn Lee, Silver Spring MD
Power washing of pressure treated decks and lumber in Maryland has become a topic of discussion since the Environmental Protection Agency made some changes in the pressure treating process of lumber. Here are some quotes from their website. "On February 12, 2002, EPA announced a voluntary decision by industry to move consumer use of treated lumber products away from a variety of pressure-treated wood that contains arsenic."
To read all the information on this announcement see the EPA website.
One of their recommendations to help prevent exposure to CCA is to apply a coating product to pressure-treated wood on a regular basis. They state that some studies suggest that this can reduce the amount of CCA that leaches from treated wood.
What types of coatings are most effective?
We do not recommend surface film forming stain agents or painting of decks. Most of these paint and stain agents have a tendency to wear or peel off and these particles may have CCA on them. For the best protection of your wood surface from the elements and CCA, see our staining page.
Power washing deck surfaces is a fairly common services offered by most power washing contractors but decks are much softer and can be damaged easily. Cedar decks should be cleaned with less than 600 PSI to avoid extensive damages. If your unsure if you have a cedar deck contact us for a free estimate to ensure the correct methods are used for your cedar deck.
When you hire someone for deck cleaning, make sure your contractor has the knowledge and the right equipment for the job. Most deck cleaning companies will use 3,000 psi high pressure water instead of using the proper equipment. That amount of pressure can destroy the surface being cleaned. Deck cleaning is no longer thought of as a quick and simple job, many deck cleaning companies have realized just how much damage can be caused with a pressure washer. Henry’s Housework Inc, believes in using the right equipment and PWNA approved methods for deck cleaning and restoration. To get the best results you have to make an investment in education, equipment and the proper cleaners and sealers. Our deck cleaning equipment is designed to clean cedar decks properly while protecting the surface by using the least amount of pressure possible for cedar deck cleaning and pressure washing.