by Valley Redwood | Redwood Stain
Now that you have spent time, energy, and money on your new redwood deck , the next step to consider is maintenance. Proper care and maintenance can extend the life of your deck and help keep its natural beauty. Several factors can contribute to the wood looking dull, grey, and weathered. Years of sun, rain, and extreme temperatures can make your deck look older than it is. Simple measures can alleviate the affects of these factors.
The first thing you should consider is a proper stain/sealer when the deck is new. This will give the deck the best start it can have and will make the maintenance in the future even easier. There are many sealer and stains available, so make sure you select one that is formulated for redwood. Many tints are available depending on personnel choice and the desired look. Because it is an open-celled structure and it contains little or no pitch or resins, redwood accepts and holds a variety of finishes from clear stain to solid color paints. To achieve a lasting redwood color, use a water-repellent, oil-based deck stain.
When it comes time to clean your deck, a few simple steps should be taken to assure long lasting beauty. Depending on how long it has been since your deck was cleaned, you may have to apply a cleaner, scrub with a stiff brush, and rinse with water, or you can lightly clean with a pressure washer. If you are pressure washing, be cautious and use a wide fan spray and not a concentrated jet spray as this can carve grooves in your deck. Consider lightly sanding the railings before sealing to keep a nice smooth surface your hands will thank you for.
After you have thoroughly cleaned your redwood, make sure it is dry. Sometimes it might take a few days to completely dry. Once dry, you are ready for sealer. Sealers can be applied with a brush, roller, or spray. You will have better coverage with a brush or roller as some of the spray will simply get lost in the air.
Before you start your cleaning and sealing process, give us a call and we can recommend which method will be the best for your deck and we will help you choose the right stain or sealer. Done right, you will only have to do this every 2 or 3 years. Valley Redwood is happy to help you keep all your redwood decks, gazebos, and furniture looking great for many years.
Valley Redwood
Quality Products and Services since 1982
(916) 334-9500
by Valley Redwood | Landscape Design
Sometimes the hardest part of the project is finalizing the design. The size of the gazebo, the final shape of that patio you’ve always wanted. Or maybe is a garden you’re dreaming of with raised beds, sitting area, and walkways. Your outdoor project can take many forms, but most of the basic components are found at Valley Redwood.
Valley Redwood stocks a wide range of materials ready for pick-up or delivery, such as:
Maybe you have a basic idea on what you want, yet are still looking for that perfect solution.
We invite you to scroll through our Gallery Page. It is filled with real projects that are completed or in progress. These photos are from our customers who came to our store, got some design help and then picked up all the necessary materials to make their vision come to life.
We thank our loyal customers for these great pictures and hope you will send yours when you have completed that exciting outdoor project.
Visit our gallery, grab some inspiration, then make the short drive to our store see all we have to offer in design assistance and materials. Make your next outdoor project exactly what you envisioned. See you soon!
Valley Redwood
Quality Products and Services since 1982
(916) 334-9500
by Valley Redwood | spring projects
The rainy months are behind us and sunshine has finally arrived. The hotter months are ahead so get a jump on the summer heat to complete your outdoor projects..
Now is the perfect time to upgrade your backyard landscaping with beautiful decorative rock, maybe some nice walkway pavers, or even rebuild those old wooden garden walls with long lasting retaining wall blocks.
Perhaps you have lots of old and failing wooden fencing and gates that you have been meaning to replace for years… Make it happen this spring. Valley Redwood has all the materials, staff, and knowledge to help make your springtime projects come to life.
Possible projects could include:
- New outdoor gazebo or patio
- Fence and gate replacement
- Walkway upgrades
- Retaining garden retaining wall
- Replacing ground cover
We have one of the largest selections of fencing, landscape materials, and decorative stone in the Sacramento area. So, take advantage of the great weather, and make the short drive to our conveniently located store and see the possibilities. When you are here, don’t forget to check out our wide variety of tools, hardware, and stains/sealers. We look forward to seeing you soon.
“Happy Spring from everyone at Valley Redwood”
Valley Redwood
Quality Products and Services since 1982
(916) 334-9500
by Valley Redwood | Cal Expo Home and Garden Show
The staff at Valley Redwood would like to invite you to the 2020 Home & Landscape Expo at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento. This year’s event is being held on January 24th through the 26th. Come see all the latest in home improvement and landscaping services and products. This marks the 26th year of the event known as “The Big Show”. It is called that for good reason with over 1,000 exhibitors and nearly 35,000 attendees in 2019, this year’s show promises to be even larger.
Valley’s staff, along with manufacturer and industry representatives, will be on-hand to listen to your ideas and discuss your plans and projects while giving you a view of innovative as well as time-tested products. Valley Redwood’s displays provide a spacious, comfortable setting to contemplate what you’d like to do at your home or business.
Valley Redwood offers full lines of Redwood fencing, decking and shade structure materials, as well as pressure-treated wood, steel “Z” Posts and a wide complement of wall and retainer block, brick, interlocking pavers, natural and manufactured stone, and bulk aggregates and soils. Visit Valley Redwood’s showroom at the corner of Auburn Blvd & College Oak Drive in Sacramento, Monday thru Saturday, and be sure to take a look at the hardware, cleaners, sealers and other, unique products that can provide that finishing touch to your projects. Valley Redwood provides delivery service six days per week and freighting service to nearly anywhere.
Go to www.HomeandLandscapeExpo.com to purchase tickets and be sure to enter the code “Valley” to get your 2 for 1 discount
Remember, you’re invited to stop by by Valley Redwood’s exhibit in Cal Expo Building “B” to browse, discuss your ideas and projects, or just to sit and relax and get acquainted.
