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What product should I use to clean and restore my Ipe deck?

May 20th, 2011

Tigerwood Decking Brown Sugar Applied

Our company Otter Creek located in Ontario, Canada has a couple of product lines the work well when trying to restore or finish a Ipe, Tigerwood or Cumaru deck for the first time or restoring after several years. We have found good results in the Woodrich Hardwood Finishing Kit and the Cutek Green products. Both products have attributes that other stain and sealers don’t offer. The Woodrich product is formulated with natural pigments that are found in Ipe (Amaretto color formula) and with Tigerwood and Cumaru its the (Brown Sugar color formula). When applied because the stain is formulated to the natural pigments found in these tropical hardwood species it takes longer for the UV rays to break down the wood surface which in turn results in graying of the wood surface. Most homeowners and contractors are finding they only need to apply once every two years. The other big plus is the product will not peel and flake which is a very big issue when dealing with stain products for hardwoods.

The  Cutek Green works in a similar way but deeper penetration occurs with this product because it has a special wood preservative formula that migrates through the entire pc of wood (not just the surface) and provides additional stability to species such as tropical hardwoods and domestic species such a Pressure Treated Spruce, Pine, Fir and Western Red Cedar. The migration takes place within the living cells of the wood that contain water and drives the water out making the wood product more stable and protected against rot, twist and warping of your deck boards. Its available in 18 different stain colors and the colors come in packets that you mix into the clear product. Decking contractors like this product because it can be wet stacked which speeds up the installation time. Because the penetration rate is quicker than most products there is no worry of lap marks or brush stroke marks appearing from stopping and starting over a hour or days time.

Both of these products can be purchased at Otter Creek  by shopping online at www.myocstore.com or by calling 1-800-981-3590.

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What product should I use to finish my Cumaru decking?

April 21st, 2011

Woodrich Hardwood Finishing Kit. I used it on my Cumaru deck and I liked the results. If you buy the “kit” it provides you the cleaner, brightener and the finishing product and comes in packages to accommodate the sqft size of your deck. They have a 500 sqft and less package and a 500 sqft to 1000 sqft and 1000 sqft and over package. Most homeowners do not realize that their deck is dirty after supplier storage, transportation and construction of the deck and it needs to be cleaned and brightened before applying the finishing product. The cleaning and brightener product is granular and comes in 2lb and 10lb sizes. You simply mix the product in water and spray on and spray off. This gives the surface of your deck a new beginning and ready for the application of the Woodrich finishing product. This product is formulated to the natural color pigments of Cumaru (Brazilian Teak) and thus lasts longer as it takes longer for the UV light to break down the surface of the Cumaru. I also like the fact that it does not peel. I have tried numerous other products and I was always left with peeling issues.  The stain formula is called “Brown Sugar” and the product can be purchased at www.myocstore.com

Cumaru Decking finished with Brown Sugar Formula from Woodrich

 

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Large selection of outdoor decking accessories and maintenance products.

December 14th, 2009

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Now is the time to be searching the internet to see whats out there for your spring decking project. Whether its new construction or renovation of your existing deck. Myocstore has a great selection of product when it comes to accessories of all types.  Most wood decks or porches need some TLC every few years and the maintenance needs to be kept up to keep them looking as new as possible. Myocstore offers a selection of wood decking stains and preservatives to help keep your deck looking as new as possible and to help prevent stain and mold issues from occurring.

If your wanting to improve upon the look of your deck with some unique and innovative product lines they carry a full line of decking related accessories such as balusters, post caps, post supports, lighting accessories, hidden fasteners and stainless steel screws and hardwood decking species such as Ipe, Cumaru and Tigerwood. Its even possible to purchase hardwood decking samples so you can see the species first hand before you decide to purchase.

Please visit www.myocstore.com and you won’t be disappointed.

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Woodrich Brand Hardwood Wiping Stain Ideal for Exotic Hardwood Decking

September 4th, 2009

WoodRich Brand Hardwood Wiping Stain

WoodRich Brand Hardwood Wiping Stain is formulated for exotic hardwoods such as Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Garapa, Cambara and Purpleheart.

Goes on rich to soak into dense exotic hardwoods. Brush, roll or spray on, then wipe with a dry rag to reveal a beautiful furniture quality finish. Very high in both pigment and resin solids so it’s durable enough for the rugged outdoors. Guaranteed to outperform any other finish on exotic hardwoods. If your unsure which color stain to use we suggest purchasing the sample color kit before purchasing this product.

Otter Creek is proud to the Canadian Distributor for the product and it can be purchased online at their web store at www.myocstore.com

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Eb-Ty Hidden Deck Fasteners

August 26th, 2009

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Hidden deck fasteners create smooth and safe decks, making sure there are no nails, or screws or pop ups to mar the beauty or the comfort of the deck. The decking boards are held together by polypropylene biscuit fasteners whose design has been patented, producing a smooth surface that enhances the appearance of the building materials.
Hidden deck fastening systems enhanse the beauty and durability of your deck.
Invented by Eberle Builders in 1997, EBComposite Decks look better with EbTy's hidden deck fastening system.TY hidden deck fasteners have changed the way decks are built. The fasteners are easy to install, maintenance free, compatible with any climate, invisible from the top or bottom of the deck, and guaranteed to last 100 years. Additionally EB-TY fasteners protect the deck by preventing damaging moisture from seeping in.

Available at www.myocstore.com

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