What is Wood Restore - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

AC Lockyer · Administrator

What is Wood Restore

John Aloisio · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Attached are some pics of Wood Restore in action. We did this Mahogany deck a few weeks ago and the owners were very concerned about the bleaching out of the original stain. It was a cold an drizzly day, but it worked great. We softwashed the deck with a 1.5% mix, rinsed and brushed. The I applied the Wood Restore with a pump sprayer with a foaming fan tip, and then brushed the puddling areas out. It foams up instantly and you can see the neutralizing effects. You can also see the purple tint, which is the UV inhibitor, and also makes it easier to see what you are doing. I wish I had more pics, but we were fighting the rain and I only took a few. As you can see the wood was returned to it's original color and the owners were very impressed...they thought that a new coat of stain was needed, but after the cleaning they did not need it.

Bob Riddick · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Nice pictures, John. And thanks for so much valuable information, AC.

I'm ordering some on Monday. Apparently Roof Wizard cleared the shelves.

Jesse Bracken · Junior Member

where can I buy Wood Restore and Wood Wash? I checked in SWS online store but its not in there...

Jess

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Jess,

Will be online next week.

AC

Edwin Ruiz · Freshmen Member

I just had called, the customer wants me to bring the peeling deck down to bear wood, I said I could probably do it, but he doesn't want to stain it after. so I thought it could be a good please to try Wood Restore. He gave me Go -ahead. the question is: After I apply Wood Restore, can I just leave it like that? How about cedar shake roofs?

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Edwin,

Yes Wood Restore is a leave-in conditioner. Great for wood that is unfinished like cedar shake roofs.

AC

Edwin Ruiz · Freshmen Member

Thanks AC, I will let you know how it goes.

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

Does the purple color just go away when it dries out?

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Yes Mark, that is the UV protectant. It soaks in.

AC

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

Would it be wise to use Wood Restore with the Gilmore 362 hose end sprayer that has the metering dial????

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Sure Mark. As with all of our chems Wood Restore starts at a one ounce per gallon mix ratio. Then go higher if desired.

AC

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

If using this at the beach where there is constant wind, how do I deal with Wood Restore over spray on the siding and windows? If I rinse the house down, won't I be diluting the Wood Restore too much near the house?

Suggestions welcome. smile

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Mark,

On windows wipe with a damp cloth.

AC

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

So, no need to worry about the siding - regardless of color?

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Only effect would be moisture spots on oxidized siding.

AC

John Aloisio · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Mark,

You will need to be careful with overspray and rinse or wipe it off. It will leave oily residue on areas not treated with Wood Restore, if left on. if you are just doing a roof, you will need to have the house pre wet and rinsed during the process. Just plan on cleaning the windows.

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

Thanks, John.

I'm actually planning on using it on a large, multi-level, wrap-around deck attached to a vinyl-sided beach house this coming spring. As you know, there is a-l-w-a-y-s wind at the beach, which is why I'm wondering if the Wood Restore will be an appropriate/realistic application. (Brushing it on will take too much time and therefore is out of the question.)

If I decide to use it, It may be the case that I make the application to all the woodwork, wash down the house, then come back and re-treat any areas with a pad/brush that were washed off when I rinse the overspray off the siding and windows.

Thanks for the guidance.

Bob Riddick · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Hey Mark, in this case, and because we're talking about Wood Restore and not a bleach solution, I recommend staying down low and close to the surface. This would prevent the product from having any overspray.

Just wear a face mask and gloves to protect yourself.

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Bob Riddick wrote:
Hey Mark, in this case, and because we're talking about Wood Restore and not a bleach solution, I recommend staying down low and close to the surface. This would prevent the product from having any overspray.
Just wear a face mask and gloves to protect yourself.

Yes Wood Restore can even be sprayed on farther back and worked in with a roller to keep overspray to a minimum.

AC

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

Bob Riddick wrote:
Hey Mark, in this case, and because we're talking about Wood Restore and not a bleach solution, I recommend staying down low and close to the surface. This would prevent the product from having any overspray.
Just wear a face mask and gloves to protect yourself.

Thanks, Bob.

Here is a picture of the house I'm thinking of using this on. I may end up just doing the floor boards and the tops of the railings (horizontal surfaces only). I'm afraid if I try to spray all the vertical surfaces it'll get all over the siding and create a ton more work.

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Mark,

Give it a whirl. I think you may be overthinking it. Do a test area and get familiar with the product, but dont talk yourself out of doing everything you want to do.

AC

Tim Teed · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

You are over worrying. If I did job I would sell siding and deck cleaning and free soft washing of windows if I could do if we get another warm day. I would have a guy mist siding with garden hose and apply wood restore through my bulk rinse tank using booster pump. If you don't have that apply using your 12 volt pump. If any spots missed or rinsed off, spot treat with higher concentrate of wood restore same day with pump sprayer. As long as you see pink you are getting adequate coverage. You can't tell after dry.

The point to remember when selling wood restore is that it is a normal part of your process and it doesn't cost homeowner any extra. It is part of your premium service package. it neutralizes any bleach residue, conditions the wood, has uv and mold inhibitors, and has a pink tint so that you know you got full coverage and doesn't change the deck color. It gets better results for clients that don't want a stain or sealant.

Tim Teed · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

FYI we are using wood restore on all of our cedar shake jobs. Most of these are in $5000 jobs for $2,000,000 plus homes. I have zero concerns with wood restore

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

AC, Tim,

Thanks!!

Troy Layman · Lead Tech

Tim Teed wrote:
As long as you see pink you are getting adequate coverage. You can't tell after dry.

Tim,

Just to clarify in my head, you're saying it doesn't matter how heavily the Wood Restore is applied as long as you see a pink hue across the entire surface of the wood after spraying? And once it dries you won't see a difference where the product was applied heavier versus lighter?

Tim Teed · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Even when applied with a higher concentrate you won't see the pink when it dries

Troy Layman · Lead Tech

Thanks Tim!