Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Power washed deck,Hairy type substance has formed?

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freddyttt
10-19-05, 02:59 PM
I had no choice but to power wash my 5 year old deck.

now iv got a hairy type substance only in certain areas??

i can snap a pic if need be.

any idea what it is,how do i get rid of it...

id like to finish this project by winter. :D

thanks-

mitch17
10-19-05, 03:11 PM
You hit it too hard and damaged the wood. Now you need to sand.
freddyttt
10-19-05, 03:36 PM
You hit it too hard and damaged the wood. Now you need to sand.


what size grit on the paper?anything else i should know so i don`t screw this step up :(

and thanks for the quick response.

mitch17
10-19-05, 03:50 PM
100 grit is good for a deck. I use a belt sander.