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Just realized I was overworking my broom finish on driveways
A foreman in Tacoma told me my broom lines were too deep, saying 'You're making a slip hazard for winter.' I switched to a softer bristle brush and lighter pressure, and the traction is way better. Anyone else get called out for a finish that was technically okay but practically wrong?
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charles8365d ago
My uncle had a similar issue with his deck staining business in Spokane. He used a super thick coat that looked great in summer but peeled like crazy after one freeze. A repeat client finally told him it was like walking on ice chips every spring. He had to strip three decks and redo them with a thinner application.
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felixm295d ago
That Spokane winter is no joke for deck finishes. My cousin in Coeur d'Alene learned the same lesson the hard way with a cedar fence project. He put on a thick layer of sealant trying to make it last, and the whole thing just flaked off in sheets after the first cold snap. It's a brutal way to find out that thin coats are the only thing that can handle the freeze and thaw. I felt so bad for him because the redo cost him the whole profit from the job. It really makes you respect how much the weather changes what materials can do.
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