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We would like to add a deck to our cabin on Shoshone, do we need a building permit?
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My understanding is that the black residue on cedar siding and decks is the same mildew that discolors the cedar trees. We recently had our cedar home stained by Kevin Dye (who we highly recommend – Dye Painting of Arnold 209-480-3738). Our home also had the black mildew on the siding that receive extra moisture from downspouts, snow buildup etc. I believe Kevin applied an industrial strength deck bleach and hosed it with a gas/high pressure power washer to restore the wood.
Hope that helps!Quote:I would like to hear anyone's suggestions also. We have bleached and restained several times and cannot remove the black residue from the Cedar trees. What do you suggest to get the "new deck" look restored and to keep it that way for a few years. Thanks for any help!I really don't think there is any way to get rid of all the black residue. As far as the cedar sap itself (not pine sap), water works great. Wet it down and then let it sit for a few minutes. Rinse again and no more "cedar" sap.
A belt sander "might" get rid of some of the cedar residue, but try one small area first.
Blair, the decks you are seeing are "probably" new decks made with cedar instead of redwood. Or possibly artificial decking.
GooGone has worked wonders for cedar sap on shoes and clothing… don't know what it would do to a deck though!
I would like to hear anyone's suggestions also. We have bleached and restained several times and cannot remove the black residue from the Cedar trees. What do you suggest to get the "new deck" look restored and to keep it that way for a few years. Thanks for any help!
Sorry, called the wrong guy for the Almond.
I'll be up starting on the 12th but have to leave by the 16th.
Quote:I'd be in for a cord of the Almond if I could get it delivered the week of August 12th.
I left a message for Rod.Erh, to clarify – you want a cord of oak from Rod (who you called) — but also a cord of the almond from Salvador depending on delivery date? I'm good with Aug 16-20 delivery, would that work if it works for Salvador, or too late for your schedule?
I'd be in for a cord of the Almond if I could get it delivered the week of August 12th.
I left a message for Rod.
I do something similar. I put a hose on dribble and let it run all night. I move it the next morning and again that night. I still stay at an average daily use of 2 gal.
Scott on Hoopa CircleI'd be willing to buy a half cord of almond to help get him up.
Blair
My deck needs a new finish. Although I have re-applied a sealer every year, it's time for a re-finishing. On my walks around BTV, I have noticed a light colored stain that has a light orange hue to it. Anyone have an idea of what that finish might be? I plan on using a stain stripper and power washing the deck to get a good clean start.
Thanks,
Blair
I got a cord of "semi-seasoned" oak from Rod (209) 352-4681
He's out of Sonora, wood from Jamestown. Nice fellow, give him a ring if you want to store up.
Semi-seasoned for my cord ended up being about 20% dry, rest stacked for the following winter…I might want that almond too… anyone else looking for a partner to make Salvador's trip worthwhile?
Dry winters and annual raking of Pine needles takes its toll on the trees.
Every year when you rake Pine needles you expose damp earth that usually dries out within a few days. If the needles were left on the ground, it would be much more healthy for the trees but it would also increase our fire danger.
I place soaker hoses under the drip lines of our trees during August, September and October every time we come to our cabin. I move the hoses around to different locations for each watering.
It's good for the trees and we still stay within our minimum water usage fees.
Not surprising given how little snow we got this year. Hopefully (for the trees anyway) we'll have a cold, deep, long winter this year.
I feel like our pines and cedars are browner than prior years and dropping more needles. Should I run the hose and get my monies worth out of my minimum water usage fees? Or is my memory just greener than late summer's fatigue?
