Chevy Chase, MD
Refinished Heart-Pine Porch
- Species
- Antique heart pine, tongue-and-groove
- Finish
- Marine-grade spar urethane, gloss
- Scope
- Screened-porch restoration, 220 sq ft
- Timeline
- 5 days
Quick Answer
A century-old Chevy Chase screened porch had original heart-pine flooring degraded by decades of humidity, sun, and foot traffic.
MHIC #141267
Fully Insured & Bonded
15+ Years Experience
Family-Owned
The Problem
Heart pine on a semi-exterior porch expands and contracts aggressively, and the previous finish had checked and grayed. The homeowner wanted the deep amber to return without replacing the historic wood.
Our Solution
We hand-sanded to preserve the narrow-plank profile, filled cracks with color-matched wood filler, and applied three coats of marine-grade spar urethane in gloss for UV and moisture resistance.
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Results
The heart pine glows amber under afternoon light and the finish is engineered for 5+ years of porch conditions before recoat.
