The US-17 corridor between Wilmington and Topsail stays humid most of the year, and that humidity is what darkens a Hampstead deck. Mildew and algae colonize the shaded boards and the north-facing rails, while the moderate salt haze off Topsail Sound keeps moisture in the wood. Decks here gray and green rather than bleach.
Many of the established neighborhoods, Olde Point, Pecan Grove, and Belvedere Plantation, have decks well into their second and third decade of pressure-treated pine. Add the dock decking and boardwalks that come with waterfront and creek lots, and there is a lot of older wood that looks finished but is not. Most of it has years left once the buildup is off.
We clear mildew, algae, pollen film, and the gray surface layer with a bio-based cleaner, then set pressure to the wood so aged pine does not splinter or fuzz. Dock decking, screened-porch floors, railings, and stairs are all part of the walk. Licensed and insured, coastal NC owned and operated. Free quotes, and we give you an honest read on whether a tired board cleans up or needs replacing.
