Blasting Wood Siding

Certain types of siding will wear evenly under the action of the sand but other types will be blasted into a wavy texture that corresponds with the grain of the wood.

Blasting wood siding.

Media blasting and stripping media blasting is a high pressure removal process that combines compressed air with a corncob or glass blasting media to produce a very efficient and more importantly a dry log stripping process. Because it uses only dry media no water is forced into the wood. Sandblasting is an intense procedure where sand granules are presurized with air and shot at high speeds against a surface. Soda blasting was developed to work well on soft metals like copper it was originally developed for use on the statue of liberty but also works well on wood.

Remove paint stain and weathering. We can also restore wood ceiling beams and restore original siding to achieve a new look. Nearly all dry sandblasters use a dry big heavy grade of sand. Sandblasting damages wood shingles and clapboard wood shingles and clapboard with heavy layers of paint are more than likely decades old.

Dustless blasting for wood cleaning etching remove old coatings without damage erase fire damage and even etch custom designs. Uses include cleaning old surface coatings or stripping stain or paint from beams ceiling wood décor exposing the grain in wood for raised grain effect or to remove smoke or fire damage stains. Appropriate media for sandblasting wood include soda one of the softest mediums and also the safest walnut shells or corn cob which are more abrasive or pumice the most aggressive media typically used on wood. Well that s where the dustless blaster offers some unique advantages over a traditional sandblasting service.

When it comes to old wood siding expect heavy damage and scarring from sandblasting. Unlike sandblasting it will not scratch wood or metal surfaces below the paint. Most homeowners don t like. Media blasting makes removing stain from log and wood structures easier and faster than ever.

After talking with a few sandblasting companies each one said that their sandblasting was too rough and it would completely damage this softer wood. Dry time is eliminated risk of rot mold and mildew is reduced and stains chinking and caulking can be applied immediately afterwards.