A wood deck takes a beating in Indiana. Rain, snow, ice, and summer heat break down the finish faster than most homeowners expect. Harris & Son’s Landscaping cleans and stains decks across Indianapolis, Greenwood, Center Grove, and surrounding areas. We prep the surface right so the stain holds, not just looks good on day one.
What We Do
We clean the deck surface first, removing dirt, mildew, algae, and old failing stain. Skipping that step is why most DIY stain jobs peel within a season. Once the surface is clean and dry, we apply stain or sealant that protects the wood from moisture, UV damage, and cracking.
We work with pressure-treated lumber, cedar, and composite-adjacent wood surfaces. Every job gets an inspection first so we know what we’re working with before we quote it.
Why It Matters
An unsealed deck absorbs moisture every time it rains. That moisture causes the wood to expand and contract through Indiana’s freeze-thaw cycles, which leads to cracking, warping, and eventually rot. A properly stained deck lasts significantly longer and costs far less to maintain than one that’s been neglected.
Serving Indianapolis and South Indianapolis
We serve homeowners in Indianapolis, Greenwood (46142), Center Grove (46143), Bargersville, Franklin Township, and the south side. Most deck cleaning and staining jobs are completed in one to two days.
Untreated and/or unsealed wood takes a lot of damage from the sun. Its color changes, its shape warps, and it dries out much faster than it would naturally, making it much more susceptible to cracks.
Just like the exterior paint of your home, deck stain can help prevent moisture from soaking into the wood.
Between the sun and the natural drying process, your exterior wood can easily become cracked. Using an oil-based stain will help keep necessary moisture in the wood while keeping excess water out, preventing both cracking and moisture buildup or warping.
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