Packages

Note, our packages bundle most components of the Wet & Dry Processes for a finished product.

Paver Restoration With Polymeric Stabilized Sand
(hardens like a rock)

Available in Graphite or Beige

We use only the finest longest-lasting Polymeric Products by Alliance

With a Haze-Free Guarantee!!

Sealed with Wet Look Paver Sealer

OUR PAVER PACKAGE LEAVES NO STONE UNTURNED

FLAT SURFACE CLEANING MACHINE

PAVER TAMPING TO SECURE ALL RESETS IN PLACE

PAVER PACKAGE

DRIVEWAYS - POOL SURROUNDS - WALKS

7 STEPS

Apply Oxygenated Sodium Hypochlorite Antifungal To Kill Mold Mildew Algae To Clean & Brighten
Power Wash Aggressively & Restore Original Color - Include Belgian Block Detailing at no extra charge (if applicable)
Remove Moss, Weeds & Old Stone Dust or Sand
Apply Vegetation Killer Between The Stones To Ensure A Weed-Free Environment
Reset Stones As Needed
Install Polymeric Sand* or Stone Dust
Seal with Matte or Wet (Gloss) finish (Optional)

*Available in Beige or Graphite Gray (see right)

INTERLOCKING RETAINER WALLS

Side by Side Before and After

Before

After

Belgian Block Detail and Our Paver Pkg coupled with our Asphalt Driveway Package

Which is better & how not to get ripped off?

What is Stone Dust?

What is Polymer Stabilized Sand?

Do we need to seal our Pavers?

This is a subjective question. Unless you want an enhanced "wet" look, we believe that it is inexpensive enough to simply power wash and return the pavers to its original color—less the natural weathered effect every few years by simply removing all of the bio-pollutants and reapplying polymer sand or stone dust than it is to seal and enhance the color. Many believe it also makes the pavers somewhat more slippery, which is not a great idea for pool surrounds, driveways, or walks. Besides that, we haven't found a seal to be resistant to the snowplow blade or shove and even in the end, sealed pavers still get dirty and have to be power washed!
So, unless you are looking for a wet or shiny and slippery finish, save your money!

Why are there cheap prices out there?

Here's the scoop. Ever heard of McDonalds? They're known for using "fillers."

Given that the polymer sand is upwards of $20+ for a 50 lb bag and the depth of the paver if cleaned deep and thoroughly is about 2.75” deep, what many contractors do is fill the gap after washing with about 2.5” of regular white play sand, which sells for around $3.50 for 50 lbs.

To be clear, the shortcut method, percentage wise makes the cost of materials 90% less expensive by using the polymer "dusting" method.

Cheap is always expensive. Be aware.

Cheap prices most often mean that the job you'll be paying for is nothing more than a surface “polymeric dusting” consisting of 1/4".

This is the biggest biggest farce and rip-off as far as we are concerned.

When next year rolls around, this method without any vegetation killer is sure to allow moisture to seep through the thin membrane of polymer sand during the winter months thereby causing frost upheaval and/or allow weeds to break through for certain.

The polymeric sand manufacturer clearly states on their packaging that the polymeric sand should be packed as deep as possible in between each block to assure long-lasting results.

In some instances, the installer may not have provided sufficient separation between the paver to allow for deep cleaning or enough polymeric sand to fall in between the joint. Other issues i.e., using the wrong base when laying the pavers can also cause failure and may be the reason to believe that product failure may be inevitable sooner than expected.

This is why we believe it's critical that a deep cleaning is provided in an effort to harvest all the debris out from between the blocks during the cleaning process, and vegetation killer applied to assist in making certain the joints will not be pierced by weeds, leveling any of the divots or raised blocks so the snowplow doesn't catch any of the corners of the edge of the block and tear it out.

No paver should be sitting higher than another by greater than 1/8" before applying the polymeric sand since the snowplow drivers handling paver driveways can adjust their plow to 3/16" or 1/4" while still removing your snow.

Our method avoids all the shortcuts and will ensure longer-lasting results have to do your pavers less frequently or only when they get so dirty that you simply can't stand it any longer.

Please contact us anytime for a no-obligation evaluation.

Please contact us any time should you have a question or wish to receive a no-obligation evaluation. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Package "A"

1st Image: IPE Rails, Spindles & Floor: Cabot Australian Timber Oil, Mahogany Flame, Trim in Semi Gloss..

2nd Image: IPE: Cabot Australian Timber Oil, Mahogany Flame

For All Wood Species

Cedar, Mahogany, Ipe, Maranti, Redwood, Pressure-Treated Southern Yellow Pine

Produced in strict accordance with Cabot & Wolman Specifications,

authorities in Wood Preservations for over 100 years.

Designed to bring back the life and beauty of Decks, Siding, Shakes, Roof Shingles, Outdoor Wood Furniture, Gazebos, and Swing Sets

Image 1: Cedar Rails and Spindles, Mahogany Floor, Stained using Cabot Australian Timber Oil, Mahogany Flame.

Image 2: Western Red Knotty Cedar, Stained with Cabot Translucent Wood Tone Heartwood

Image 3: Barn Yard Cedar Shake with Cabot Translucent Cedar Wood Tone Stain

Image 4: Indonesian Teak stained with Cabot Honey Teak Australian Timber Oil

Image 5: California Redwood stained with Cabot Natural Australian Timber Oil

Refinishing a deck, siding, shakes, roof shingles, furniture, gazebo or anything wood for that matter, with just a quick power washing and a resealing or re-staining is just a temporary fix. Power Wash Seal uses a proven four-step process recommended by both Cabot and Wolman, authorities in the world of wood restoration, guaranteed to provide long-lasting beauty, protection and bring out the individual character of your wood.

Step 1: Strip

All refinishing requires a chemical stripping process to remove all previous seals that are embedded in the pores of the wood. Using pressure without a stripping agent will simply claw away the meat of the wood and damage the surface.

Step 2: Power wash

The pressure washing process washes the stripping agent as well as any stains from the surface of the wood returning the wood to virgin timber. Reestablishing the correct PH at this time is vital to a long-lasting stain and seal. Afterward, it's a good idea to evaluate any rotted boards. Power Wash Seal of Bergen County is set up with two distinct divisions. Our dry finishing which includes carpentry, staining, and painting will take over after the wet processing.

Step 3: Sand. Repair. Replace.

The stripping, power washing, and even brightening processes can leave rough surfaces and might cause some nail pops to become more obvious. Sanding handrails and pounding nail pops must precede the final stain/seal to ensure like-new results. We will even handle changing out any decayed wood.

Step 4: Stain and Seal

The process of stripping and power washing leaves the surface of the wood ready to accept a level application of stain/seal. Preparation is preeminent. Making certain that the PH is neutral and not repelled by the tannin acids provides a sweet spot so that the alkalinity of the stain seal is sure to penetrate rather than repel.

Power Wash Seal Of Bergen County uses only Cabot for their wood staining and sealing even though it's the most expensive. Consumer Reports consistently rate Cabot #1.

We have conducted our own tests to discover that after the wood has been prepped, when applying the Cabot product, unlike the others, Cabot bubbled!

This served to indicate that the oils were penetrating deeply, displacing air, thus, protecting the wood from within. This is the true art behind the science and ensures that the finish — whether translucent or semi-transparent —will give better protection in the long run and provide even, long lasting results.

So, while other quotes may appear less costly now if you are considering a quote which uses Acrylic Stain, be prepared to pay double next time to get it right....

There are less expensive stain products available for your deck which that are Acrylic based as opposed to oil based. To a certain degree, preparation has something to do with it as well.

Power Wash Seal Of Bergen County uses mostly ~ Cabot- Oil Base Products which is top rated and V.O.C compliant.

Note The Differences:

Acrylic will eventually peel in 2-3 years, especially on pressure treated wood or clear knotless grade where oils will fade. This is because the vapors impregnated will forever need to escape and will subsequently push against the Acrylic thereby creating a bubble which will blister, break then begin to peel.

Stripping an Acrylic Deck Stain requires very expensive chemicals which can double your cost compared to cleaning and removal oil based stains.

Besides being more expensive and degrading to the wood, there are other considerations such as:

Environmental ~ including well water, soil, air
Health of pets & children
Contact with soil in your vegetable garden or plant life

Cheaper now may mean regretting have made the wrong decision in just 2-3 years.

Oil base stains are not petrol chemical based but are Vegetable Linseed based.

For a free consultation, estimate or inquiries contact us today.
We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Package "B"

Composite Decking, PVC, Wood

DESIGNED TO PUT A SMILE BACK ON YOUR PREVIOUSLY TREATED WOOD OR COMPOSITE

We Specialize in cleaning: Trex, Timber Tech, AZAK

Deck Siding, Shakes, Roof Shingles,
Outdoor Wood Furniture, PVC,
Fence & Furniture, Gazebo, Sauna

And For Annual Cleaning Of All Wood Species Including

Cedar, Mahogany, Ipe', Meranti, Redwood, Pressure Treated Southern Yellow Pine

You are a candidate for our Package B if your deck, siding, shakes, or any of your outdoor wood has undergone our Package A in the past year or your composite decking. It is not necessary at this time to repeat package A.

No different than dusting and polishing your wood furniture or floors in your home which most folks do at least weekly, if not bimonthly, you will notice in early spring, especially if you used translucent stains, that the wood looks like it lost its luster or has faded. This is partly true but not entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should we do for our composite deck to preserve the original look?

The material in decking is recycled soda bottles blended with cellulose ie., your 50% 50% cotton or rayon T-shirt.

So, we provide a two-step approach and deal with the cleaning of each substrate to ensure each of the two materials are correctly addressed by exposing each of the materials at separate times to the right combination of chemicals followed by a power washing. To clean it correctly, we address the outdoor pollutants followed by a cellulosic brightener!

Why does my wood look tired?

Your wood has been exposed to all the elements (same as your automobile) from the time Package A was completed. Pollen (the green powder that sits on your car in May), Bio Pollutants ie., acid rain, bird droppings, pet droppings, dust, building dust from all the sawing from the neighbor's restoration, and maybe even ice-melting pellets have come in contact with your wood. Couple this with rain, humidity, exposure to temperatures anywhere from 0 F. to 100 F., snow, ice, wet leaves when let to sit anywhere from six months or longer, will dull the finish, but not lessen the protection unless the wood was abused and has deep gashes.

Is my wood still protected?

What should we do to return the wood back to the best it can be at this time?

Package B is the solution for you. Package B is a combination of wood cleaner and wood brightener. The first order of business is to remove all the stubborn bio-pollutants, which sit on the surface and camouflage the way the eye sees the wood. Secondly, most woods contain tannin acid. Tannin is a natural by-product of wood and can discolor it, by making it darker. Translucent stains although allow all the beauty and character of the wood to shine through to the surface, it doesn't block tannin acids as would a semi-solid or opaque stain. Therefore, a wood brightener will brighten the wood by removing the tannin bleed. This process is about 35% to 40% of the cost of Package A and should be part of the maintenance required in professionally managing the upkeep of a beautiful deck. This process will not bring back the original color as none of the major providers of deck stains guarantee color nor will it remove the protective oils embedded in the wood, but will, however, make it brighter and cleaner. You can expect with wood a retracement of 20–30% of the color.

What should we be doing to preserve the original look?

It's simple. Like the weekly dusting or polishing of your home's interior wood furniture or floors or weekly car wash, it's best to hose down your deck regularly, using a high-pressure hose. We recommend a weekly hosing beginning in early April through the end of September. Also, be sure to remove leaves with a leaf blower (not rake!) before they get wet. Siding should be washed down every four to five weeks. Your deck and wood siding should be professionally washed annually using a combination of our professional-grade cleaning agents.

What should we do for our composite deck to preserve the original look?

CONTACT US

For a free consultation, estimate, or inquiries contact us today.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Package "C"

Trek and Timbertech Restored

COMPOSITE DECK REFRESHED

RockSolid® Composite Deck Refresh Toner is an exceptional water-based exterior toner designed to refresh the color and restore the finish on faded composite wood decks. It provides protection against water damage, UV graying, and mildew. It is easy to use, dries fast, and cleans up quickly with water.

One coat application
Protects against UV damage
Resists Mold & Mildew growth
Provides superior water repellency with NeverWet® Properties

FOR BEST RESULTS

Be sure to choose the tone that best matches the original composite deck color.

WAKEN YOUR COMPOSITE DECK

It's now a good 15 years since composite decking has hit the market.

Unfortunately, the product was not the holy grail and after years of cleaning and maintenance, we find that the original luster and beauty have faded.

Issues associated with Timbertech starting as far back as in 2010 with their product fading and turning white when cleaning which we experienced last summer and discovered it was an industry-wide problem.

(www.bobvila.com/posts/49599-timbertech-turning-white),

PWSOFBC now offers the perfect solution to return your composite deck back to its original beauty.

By combining our products and services associated with our packages A and B, we now offer Package C!

Let us provide you with a no-obligation estimate!

Driveway Seal & Repair

-Designed To Leave No Stone Unturned-

Power Wash Seal of Bergen County recommends the following protocol be followed for a second to none driveway restoration & preservation...

Where necessary and applicable:

OUR PREMIUM DRIVEWAY PACKAGE

Apply Degrease - Antifungal Agent
Power Wash Moss, Sediment, Salt
Power Wash & Detail Belgium Block & Mortar To Original Color
Brush On Contractor Grade Coal Tar Emulsion Seal W/ FILLER (From 5 Gallon Pails - Mixed on the Premises) for Hair Line Fractures 1/8" or less and BLACK ICE TRACTION (3-YEAR GUARANTEE)
Return In 30 Days To Seal Patch

ADD-ONS MAY INCLUDE

Crack Repair With Asphalt or Caulk
Asphalt Patch for approximately 3/8" or Wider
Crack Fill for 1/8" to 3/8" depending on depth or width
Recement Broken Mortar Between Belgium Block

*NOTE: surface texture will differ from original driveway condition with any repair due to the natural difference in substrates used for the repair.

Start Late Summer

Early Fall - Before Leaves Fall - Allow Enough Time For Patch Work To Cure Before Sealing.

A hot and for the most part, dry summer is the harbinger of a cool fall with leaves quick to turn bright iridescent and drop sooner than later.

When preparing for fall, most homeowners think about their driveways and feel Fall is the best time to get ahead of the curve by preparing for the possibility of another torrid winter.

Here's why:
Whether it's snowplows, salt, calcium, or sand, sealing protects the surface from these winter deterrents, which erode and eat through the asphalt, allowing meltwater to seep into newly formed cracks. Expansion and contraction during thaw and freeze cycles cause frost upheaval of asphalt, which when driven over, creates potholes and other damages. Sealing it correctly and with the right products significantly reduces the chances of damage and exposure from auto fluids.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are frequently asked; when is the best time to seal our driveway?

What should I know about driveway sealing?

There are basically two types of seal. Both are coal tar emulsion—water-based. Neither offers a luster. Guarantees for the product range anywhere from two to eight years.

1) Aqueous - liquid-like, recommended for new or driveways in excellent condition, not recommended for filling hairline fractures or cracks.

2) Aqueous Filler - liquid like with a fine grade of suspended sand designed to fill in hairline fractures, provide traction, and good footing against black ice.

Once sealed, will I still see fractures or cracks?

Once sealed, will I still get cracks in the future?

Yes. Understanding the origin of fractures is important. Sealing seals the "FRACTURES"... It's a topical esthetic. It's not the holy grail and doesn't prevent future cracking... It does, however, protect the surface against oil, brake fluid, and antifreeze from ruining and penetrating in the event of an auto leak. Heavy vehicles can contribute too. The earth's mantle is always moving... The ground is always moving... There's always underground water, which causes erosion beneath the macadam and that is why you will always get cracks as the support system becomes compromised each time it rains. First, you will get fractures... Then, with further ground movement, they will expand to cracks. If you may need some kind of curtain above, left or right of the driveway to steer the water away. This may help to preempt further erosion beneath the macadam, thereby eliminating future fractures which lead to cracks.

What is the best way to prepare before applying?

A clean surface, free of oil, grease, moss, sediment, or crumbling asphalt is preeminent in order to ensure there is adhesion to the surface. Preparation is everything!

There are several methods associated with preparing the surface.

Leaf blower (ok when the driveway is in full sun all day and no signs of moss, grease)
Torch – using propane gas (when there is a weed or two, followed by a leaf blower)
Power Washing - Our Preferred Method, uses cleaning, degreasing agents, and antifungals (when there is either grease, oil, moss, algae, and Belgium Block.

What is the cheapest method of application?

For the cheapest, there are coupon books in the mail with all kinds of deals. Be careful! The oldest trick in the book is an extraordinary cheap estimate. A truck with a large tanker on the back contains a "pre mix" which means that it's possible that the solution may be "watered down." Now that the law prohibits oil base coal tar emulsions (oil and water doesn't mix), nonscrupulous, nonlicensed contractors will give you a great price because they're selling you a watered-down product, or even motor oil. It will look great for a little while but will not hold up. This is why so many homeowners get caught up in sealing their driveway every year.

What is the best (or most cost-effective) method of application?

Start out by recognizing that penny wise is pound foolish! Spending good money every 3 or 4 years even if it's 20% or 25% more is better than good money at 20% less spent every year.

Depend on a contractor that brings sealed 5-gallon containers to the job site and mixes the solution on your property to ensure you're getting a full concentrated nonwatered-down solution. Brushing the solution as opposed to the spray method ensures that the seal is deeply seated in the aggregate where protection is needed the most.

Any product that's guaranteed to last 4 years or more will cost more but doesn't make any sense since the snowplow, snow blower, or even the ice pick could scrape away the most expensive 8 and 10-year seals in the first snowfall!

Please contact us any time should you have a question or wish to receive a no-obligation evaluation. We look forward to hearing from you.

SALVAGE AND MAINTAIN YOUR INVESTMENT Makes the sealing job bounce!

Please contact us any time should you have a question or wish to receive a no-obligation evaluation. We look forward to hearing from you.

Packages

Paver Restoration With Polymeric Stabilized Sand
(hardens like a rock)

(hardens like a rock)

Available in Graphite or Beige

OUR PAVER PACKAGE LEAVES NO STONE UNTURNED

PAVER PACKAGE

DRIVEWAYS - POOL SURROUNDS - WALKS

*Available in Beige or Graphite Gray (see right)

INTERLOCKING RETAINER WALLS

Which is better & how not to get ripped off?

Our Package "A"

For All Wood Species

Image 1: Cedar Rails and Spindles, Mahogany Floor, Stained using Cabot Australian Timber Oil, Mahogany Flame.

Image 2: Western Red Knotty Cedar, Stained with Cabot Translucent Wood Tone Heartwood

Image 3: Barn Yard Cedar Shake with Cabot Translucent Cedar Wood Tone Stain

Image 4: Indonesian Teak stained with Cabot Honey Teak Australian Timber Oil

Image 5: California Redwood stained with Cabot Natural Australian Timber Oil

Step 1: Strip

Step 2: Power wash

Step 3: Sand. Repair. Replace.

Step 4: Stain and Seal

Our Package "B"

Composite Decking, PVC, Wood

Frequently Asked Questions

CONTACT US

Our Package "C"

Trek and Timbertech Restored

WAKEN YOUR COMPOSITE DECK

Driveway Seal & Repair

-Designed To Leave No Stone Unturned-

Start Late Summer

Early Fall - Before Leaves Fall - Allow Enough Time For Patch Work To Cure Before Sealing.

Frequently Asked Questions

SALVAGE AND MAINTAIN YOUR INVESTMENT Makes the sealing job bounce!

Get In Touch!

Get an estimate for your next project

Leave Us a Review

Packages

Paver Restoration With Polymeric Stabilized Sand(hardens like a rock)

(hardens like a rock)

Available in Graphite or Beige

OUR PAVER PACKAGE LEAVES NO STONE UNTURNED

PAVER PACKAGE

DRIVEWAYS - POOL SURROUNDS - WALKS

*Available in Beige or Graphite Gray (see right)

INTERLOCKING RETAINER WALLS

Which is better & how not to get ripped off?

Our Package "A"

For All Wood Species

Image 1: Cedar Rails and Spindles, Mahogany Floor, Stained using Cabot Australian Timber Oil, Mahogany Flame.

Image 2: Western Red Knotty Cedar, Stained with Cabot Translucent Wood Tone Heartwood

Image 3: Barn Yard Cedar Shake with Cabot Translucent Cedar Wood Tone Stain

Image 4: Indonesian Teak stained with Cabot Honey Teak Australian Timber Oil

Image 5: California Redwood stained with Cabot Natural Australian Timber Oil

Step 1: Strip

Step 2: Power wash

Step 3: Sand. Repair. Replace.

Step 4: Stain and Seal

Our Package "B"

Composite Decking, PVC, Wood

Frequently Asked Questions

CONTACT US

Our Package "C"

Trek and Timbertech Restored

WAKEN YOUR COMPOSITE DECK

Driveway Seal & Repair

-Designed To Leave No Stone Unturned-

Start Late Summer

Early Fall - Before Leaves Fall - Allow Enough Time For Patch Work To Cure Before Sealing.

Frequently Asked Questions

SALVAGE AND MAINTAIN YOUR INVESTMENT Makes the sealing job bounce!

Get In Touch!

Get an estimate for your next project

Leave Us a Review

Paver Restoration With Polymeric Stabilized Sand
(hardens like a rock)