Most natural wood houses have either cedar or redwood shingles or
shakes on their exteriors. Both cedar and redwood are very soft and
very thin wood that must be maintained in a specific manner to ensure
their integrity and beauty. The cleaning and preserving of your natural
wood house involves several steps. Envirotek Restoration, Inc. takes
each and every step very seriously.

Step One:    Surrounding vegetation that might 
                     be affected by the cleaning and 
                     preservation process is covered
                     and/or pulled away from the 
                     surface being worked on to protect 
                     it from any damage.

Step Two:    Envirotek Restoration, Inc. then cleans your house using
                     the proper level of pressure water and cleanser.

                     Use of high pressure can cause damage to the wood surface. 
                     Using the proper pressure combined with the proper volume 
                     of water will minimize damage to the wood. It is recommended 
                     not to exceed 1500 PSI  (pounds per square inch) on the wood. 
                     By using a pressure washer which applies 6 gallons per minute 
                     (a large volume of water) we avoid using excessive pressure on
                     the wood. Thus protecting the wood from gouges and scarring.

                     As important as it is to use the proper pressure and volume of water, 
                     it is equally important to use the proper cleanser on your house.
                     Application of the cleanser on the wood surface dissolves the old 
                     stains, dirt, moss, mold, mildew and dead cells.

Step Three:   After cleaning the house, brightener is applied to enhance the color
                      of the wood  and return it to its natural status. Without use of the 
                      brightener, your house will  remain dull in color.

Step Four:    At this point, we let the house dry for approximately 24-48 hours.

Step Five:    Once the wood has dried, we apply on coat TWP to the structure.
                     Envirotek Restoration, Inc. uses one of the highest quality products 
                     on the market (TWP; Total Wood Protectant) to preserve your 
                     exterior woods. TWP penetrates deep into the wood to protect it 
                     from the inside out, thus ensuring better preservation.

Step Six:      Once we have applied the preservative to your home, a minimum
                      of 48 hours should be allowed for the preservative to dry.

Recommendations:
Natural wood houses should be cleaned and preserved every three to five years on average depending upon the amount of direct sunlight and exposure to
the elements. Some homes can go longer, while others need to be maintained
more often.






 Before and After photos of a soft wood 
 siding home.















 Before Before and After photos
 of a soft wood shingle condo
 that has been preserved next to its
 neighbor which has not.






Maintaining your natural wood home is an investment worth making.
Cleaning and Preserving your home with the proper process and
materials will ensure its beauty, integrity, longevity and value.