Expert Wood Restoration for Vernon Homes
We’ve Seen it All
Has your contractor even seen their paint/stain work on wood surfaces 10 or 20 years later?
We have. And it’s still perfect.
Restoration in Vernon Is More Than a Fresh Coat
Wood restoration starts with understanding what the surface has been through. In the Okanagan, years of sun exposure, moisture, and temperature swings leave clear signs such as silvered cedar, cracked boards, peeling finishes, soft spots, or areas where the stain has fully broken down. Before applying anything new, we assess the actual condition of the wood and tailor the process to what it needs. No shortcuts and no one-size-fits-all approach, just the right treatment to restore it properly.
Most restoration projects start with getting the old finish off and the wood back to a sound base. That means stripping failed stain or paint where needed, sanding down rough or greyed surfaces, and addressing any soft, cracked, or damaged boards before we move forward. It's the part of the job that takes the longest and matters the most.
Stripping, Sanding, and Surface Repair
Matching the Right Product to the Wood for Your Okanagan Home
Once the surface is prepped, we match a Benjamin Moore stain or finish to the species, condition, and exposure of the wood. Cedar siding, pressure-treated decking, fir beams, and fence boards all behave differently, and the product that works on one isn't necessarily the right choice for another. We pick finishes that penetrate properly, handle Okanagan UV, and give the wood the protection it needs going forward.
Decks, Siding, Beams, and Outdoor Features
Our restoration work covers decks, cedar siding, accent beams, pergolas, fences, and other exterior wood features common on Vernon and North Okanagan homes. Each surface has its own challenges; decks deal with foot traffic and standing moisture, siding deals with constant sun, beams and pergolas sit fully exposed year-round, and we approach each one with the prep and product it actually needs.
Built for Okanagan Conditions
Wood in our region takes a beating from intense summer UV, dry heat, and cold winters. Restoration work has to account for all of it, which is why product selection and prep timing matter as much as the application itself. We plan projects around the weather windows that give the finish the best chance of curing properly and lasting the way it should.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A lot of decks that look far gone are still structurally sound and absolutely worth restoring. Greyed, cracked, and faded surfaces often come back beautifully once the old finish is stripped and the wood is properly prepped. Replacement only makes sense when the structural wood itself is rotted or failing. We'll give you an honest assessment during the estimate and tell you straight whether restoration is the right call for your specific deck.
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It depends on the size of the surface and the condition it's starting in. A straightforward deck restoration can often be wrapped up in a few days, while larger siding or multi-surface projects take longer because the prep alone carries most of the timeline. We'll walk through a realistic schedule during the estimate so you know what to expect from start to finish.
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Restored wood can look remarkable, but it won't look identical to new lumber, and in most cases, that's actually a good thing. The character, grain, and patina of aged wood are part of what makes it worth restoring in the first place. What restoration does is bring back the richness of the grain, even out the tone, and give the surface proper protection going forward. We'll walk through expectations for your specific wood during the estimate so there are no surprises.
Our Restoration Work
A look at wood restoration projects completed across Vernon and the North Okanagan. Each one came in looking past its prime and left with the grain, tone, and protection the wood was meant to have.
