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Wood Takes Weather on Every Side
Pergola staining in Avon protects the wood before sun and water start to break it down.
Porch timbers, pergolas and railings face the weather on every side. The finish wears through on the tops and ends first, the wood checks and splits, and once water gets in, it's a repair job instead of a staining job.
Most people want wood that looks rich again, not bleached, with splits and holes repaired before they grow and a finish they won't be redoing next spring.
How We Stain Pergolas and Porch Timbers
Step 1: Test and prep the wood
We test how the old finish responds, then prep the wood so the new stain bonds.
Step 2: Fill and spot-prime
Checks, holes and open joints are filled and sealed so water can't get back in.
Step 3: Stain every face
Every post, beam and rafter gets an even coat, including the tops and ends that take the most weather.
Pergola Staining in Avon: What to Expect
Wood that looks rich and even, with the splits and weak spots sealed against water.
Semi-transparent or solid?
For pergola staining in Avon we use Sherwin-Williams WoodScapes in one of two forms. Semi-transparent lets the grain show and suits timbers that are still in good shape. Solid color covers weathered, patched or mismatched wood and evens it out. On the jobs shown here, both were used: semi-transparent where the wood was clean, and solid where repairs needed hiding.
Carpenter bees are common on west side porches. Their round holes are filled and sealed before staining, because an open hole lets water into the beam.
Questions we hear
Stain or paint for porch timbers? Usually stain, because it keeps the wood look and won't peel the way paint can.
Can you fix carpenter-bee holes? Yes. They're filled and sealed before staining.
How often does a pergola need restaining? It depends on sun exposure. We'll tell you what to expect for yours.
Can you match my existing stain? Usually, yes. We test a sample on a hidden spot first.
Is your pergola or porch starting to gray? Book my estimate visit or call 440-319-9556. Every job comes with a written 2-year workmanship warranty.
