Dynamic and challenging weather conditions are the norm on barrier islands like Assateague, as seasonal weather patterns and occasional large storm events continuously reshape the landscape. Indeed, Assateague owes its very creation as a National Seashore to the weather. In the 1950's, some 5,000 private lots comprising what is now National Park Service land were zoned and sold for resort development.
After 3-12 months you would need to apply a wood cleaner to remove the gray wood cells. This can be done with scrubbing and or light pressure washing. After cleaning the deck you will need to neutralize the wood deck cleaner with a wood brightener. Let dry for 24-48 hours then apply your deck stain of choice.
The average time it takes to stain a deck is between 3-5 hours and 20 hours per 500 square feet. So if the homeowner is going to use a professional contractor, he has to assume that he will need to pay for close to 20 hours of labor.he cost of using a pressure washer depends on whether you rent/buy one or hire a professional. Renting a pressure washer can cost around $50 to $65 a day or between $150 for a low-end model to over $1,500 for a top-end model. If you hire a professional to power wash your deck ahead of time, the cost is around $300.